I need to replace my old johnson sailmaster 9hp engine next before next season as it's become unreliable. I'd like something in the 5 to 6 hp range. I believe there are exactly two manufacturers of such engines, Tohatsu and Honda. I'd like to hear from any of you who have the 6hp Tohatsu or...

Hi all, I'm extremely new to sailing and have never had much experience with mechanical/electrical things of any kind, including automotive. So I'm hoping I'm just doing something wrong and it will be an easy fix! If not, well, it's a good opportunity to learn, right? ;) The problem is that my...

Just got this motor about a month ago. It ran fine the first times out. Today, third use, it will only run half throttle or above on half choke. Even when warm, it now needs full choke to start. It will not idle without immediately stalling on any choke setting. On half choke, half...