Johnson or tohatsu for sib

[Mark H]

Have just bought a bombard aerotec 380 for a bit of fun pottering about the harbour and for a bit of river use but I need an engine for it. I was thinking new for piece of mind etc and have narrowed it down to Johnson 15hp 2 stroke or a tohatsu 15hp or 18hp 2 stroke. Does anyone have any views on these engines (price difference is about £100 from cheapest to dearest) and is 3hp going to make any difference? I have gone for this size due to weight.

[Tim M]

In my opinion go for the biggest engine you can afford (providing it doen't exceed the boat's limit)

[simmons0]

Ive had a lot of trouble with Johnson 2 strokes in the past so would say tohatsu any day. Provided the 15 and the 18 are the same block go for the biggest one.
Although i do have a 15hp suzuki 4/s in mint condition in my garage at the moment. PM me if interested.