Having messed with motors on canoes a bit, couple of questions. Is it a square back or or you going to use one of those detachable motor mounts? Square back will handle most any, side mount sometimes a challenge. I had a 2 hp Mairner, great but no neutral. Got a 4 hp Mariner, neutral and reverse, too darn big on the side mount. Currently have a 3.3 mercury that does great. That said, a close friend has one of those 3 hp Evinrude folding motors, will need a fuel tank and line, that can be bought for $200, very good shape. IF you are interested I can get it hooked up and make sure it works properly.. but in my opinion too large for a side mount on canoe...
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