you like that ten horse. There is one for sale where I am and I want to upgrae from my 4.5 to a 9.9 so 10 will be fine. My 4.5 is 1980s and I am concerned about the older age.

I love the ten hp!  I was concerned at first because i diddnt think it would be that much of an upgrade from the 4 i had.  Man was i wrong this boat moves now.  With just me in the boat i have to move everthing i have to the front of the boat to keep the front down.  As far as age 1980's isnt that old for a 2 stroke as long as it was aken care of.  My 4hp evinrude was from the 70's and my new evinrude is a 1959 and they are both in great shape.  i need to rebuild the seals on the carb but it runs like a champ and starts on the first of second pull everytime.  I have no regrets.

Joe

wilson i dont think that it matters what year it is as long as you take care of it ive got my great grandads '76 9.5 johnson evinrude

When putting carpet on wood, do you have a problem with water soaking into the carpet which is then sitting on the wood, therefore causing mold.  Nice boat!  I love it when people make changes themselves!