Get Remote Controls
I bought a Nissan 9.8 XLS, electric start, for my previous boat, a H23.5. It is a fine engine, but I did find the tilt control awkward, and I recommend getting the remote control version, as reaching down to shift while docking is awkward. I also had an issue with the steering tension adjustment, it stripped out once while sailing, motor while tilted, rotated with a bang. The adjuster seems marginal, for a sailboat you want it stiff. On my present boat a H26, it came with a Honda 9.9 also a fine motor, its tilt operation is better, I still wish I had remote control. The Nissan is the same as the Tohatsu which manufactures both, the Tohatsu's tend to be priced less. Before buying check out the operation of its tilt, throttle, shift and steering tension adjustment.
