2004 Mercury 5HP 5M

[Tom Stewart]

I'm thinking about buying a used 2004 Mercury 5HP 5M with a 20" shaft for my Avon Redseal. Any comments good bad or indiffernent about this model engine and this application would be appreciated.

Thanks very much!

tom

[3wtk]

Reliable engine, starts easy, like the approx. 1 gallon internal tank. I use mine to power a 1967 Oday Mariner. Negatives: sensitive to fuel quality and being a single cylinder vibrates a bit more than I like.

[cfarrar]

You're sure you want a 20" shaft? Isn't 15" the norm for your typical inflatable?