<font face="georgia,palatino" size="2">I like Merc's, the newer XS motors and theyhave been quite good. Seriously, I would be looking at a new 4 stroke. Especially since you don't have to mix fuel and the fuel mileage is that much better.I am hearing some really good things about the Yamaha SHO especially performance wise. Just 2 cents thrown on the pile.</font>