I have a Ranger 26 and the Johnson 8hp 2 cycle outboard is over 10 years old and I'm thinking of replacing it with a new 4 stroke. I was hoping to be able to fit a 8 or even a 9.9 hp Mercury or whatever in the transom cutout where my old 8hp is sitting but I understand that the 4 strokes are larger in size (and I know they are a lot heavier). Does any Ranger 26 owner have any info on this. What size of 4 stroke will fit??? Thanks, -Bruce