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As I continue the research here I see that if I go Yamaha, I really will need to stay with a 115 + kicker. I will have 408 lbs of 115 HP with 108 lbs of 9.9 kicker for a total of 516 lbs hanging off the back of the boat. Does anyone here have experience with performance of only 115 HP on a classic Outrage 18? It seems like it is underpowering...or maybe I am just overwhelmed?

The Evinrude site says they have discontinued the 130 E-Tech and moved to a gaudy looking 135 HP, it also appears to have gained a bit of weight:( The site is confusing me some I admit, but I am unable to find any matching kicker under 15 hp.

The quest continues...