Well I don’t think you could go wrong with a 50s vintage OMC. 5.5hp, 7.5hp, or 10hp. What is your boat rated for?
On 12′ Tinnys, I like at least a 10hp. A QD will get my fat but up on plane with ease if need be.
With the right prop, and proper set up, a 7.5hp will do the job as well, but work a bit harder to do so.
If you are just cruising around the lake, and troll, the 5.5hp motors are great machines! Idle like a dream.
If you have a 14′ Tinny, My all time favourite pound for pound motor is the 18hp, ’57 or ’58 vintage. But that is just me.
I would not imagine you should have a hard time finding any of these in good running condition for you budget.
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