Recommended Motor For A Drift Boat

[mister]

I have a 15' Hyde low-side that I would like to use on the White and Norfolk. To avoid the hassle of shuttling and to fish runs more then once, I am thinking about buying a motor. Is either a 6 or 8 hp enough to get me upstream safely when generating? I would like to save on weight so that's also a consideration. I am new to boat motors so are there any brands that can be recommended or avoided? I appreciate any guidance that can be offered. Thanks much and tight lines!

[fishinwrench]

I'd recommend trying to find a good clean 1996-98 Yamaha 8hp at a good price.

The weight/HP/reliability factors make it the closest thing to a perfect drift boat pusher I can think of.

[kjackson]

I'm thinking you might need an extra-long, shaft--like 25-inch. I'm not familiar with the low side, though, so your mileage may vary.