"Mini" outboards

[Poppy]

I've got a great little boat made by Walker Bay, that has a maximum limitation of outboard motor size of 2 h.p.  Can anyone offer any suggestions of what makes are available in this size.  I haven't been able to find any in my area of upstate New York.

[shrub]

try this
http://www.nissanmarine.com/products/2_5.html

[devil-man]

Get an electric trolling motor!

[Mikepike]

If you have a 5hp or 10 hp kickin around, put it on! just throw a few cinder blocks in the front and dont accelerate or slow down to suddenly, and you will be alright. dont hesitate to put a 20 horse on either

[ChenBassHead]

I have a little Tanaka outboard that's a 1.75 HP...it's light and I'm sure that it would be plenty of power for your little boat. It's the same engine (only smaller) that Nils Master uses in their power augers.

-Zach

[MikeThePike]

I have a little Tanaka outboard that's a 1.75 HP...it's light and I'm sure that it would be plenty of power for your little boat. It's the same engine (only smaller) that Nils Master uses in their power augers.

-Zach

...and I thought I was under powered with the little 4hp kicker I have. 

If you get a decent trolling motor it'll probably get you going about just as fast and cost less. Only drawback would be the weight of the batteries.

[ChenBassHead]

I have never actually used the Tanaka...I have a 34 lb. Motorguide trolling motor that I use. And yeah, the battery weight sucks!

-Zach

[Barleydog]

I have a local dealer selling 2 hp Honda's right out of the box for 800 bills...  Watched a small outfitter run 6 12' hard bottom/inflatable boats with these little motors, they putted right along!  Seems like a good investment for a little boat?  Honda motors are reliable and pretty quiet. 

[Hood]

If you have a 5hp or 10 hp kickin around, put it on! just throw a few cinder blocks in the front and dont accelerate or slow down to suddenly, and you will be alright. dont hesitate to put a 20 horse on either

I got a 13 footer with a 25 on it and it runs a little safer with a couple 70 lb bags of tube sand in the bow, rides great with just another person too, almost 30 mph...still need to trim it up a hair to find the top end