Thomas-
One fellow tried the Tohatsu up here but found it could not hang with the Yamaha. Not sure what the issues were, but he never got it screaming right. The Yamaha is an amazing engine, they tap them out at 7 grand or so for hours on end. Rules don't allow stabilizing the crank assy, but that is not where they fail. Lower units are the usual culprit, usually hitting something, or bending a shaft. Now and then the crank will break off right at the upper bearing. The OMC 45 engine has been used, more torque and speed through the twisties, but reliability issues, especially lower unit. They are geared much lower, 12/28 I think and props used are like 25" pitch!
By the way, I love the inflatable scene. I can't imagine racing with a tiller though. Geezzzzzzzzuz.
Cheers-Dale
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