Best place for an outboard

[james12345]

Hi all - after some advice on the best place to find a good second hand outboard.

My 20ft river cruiser that I bought at the end of last summer came with a 50hp 2-stroke, which to be honest is a little over kill for the non-tidal Thames. It also means I'm unable to go onto the River Wey, which would be an ideal place for me as there's a free slip in easy distance of my house. (River Wey policy is 2.5hp per metre of boat, so max. 15hp for me).

Also, the weight of the 50 on the stern makes it very twitchy at the bow meaning constant adjustment to the steering.

Ideally, I would be looking for a local-ish dealer with a good reputation who would supply me with a 10 - 15hp 4-stroke, and take my 2-stroke in PX.

Looking on boats and outboards leaves me a little wary, hence wanting to go through a dealer.

If anyone has any recommendations in the Surrey / Berkshire / Hampshire border areas, I'd be really grateful!

[Fishtigua]

A well looked after 50hp 2-stroke is still sort after in coastal regions. Any dealer on the coast should do you a good deal on a new 4-stroke 15hp.

[james12345]

Hmmm, will start hunting further afield then! I guess around Southampton / Portsmouth wouldn't be too far afield - just logistically a bit of a pain.

If it weren't for family commitments this weekend, I would imagine that the Portsmouth Boat Jumble would be a good starting point - shame I can't make it this year!

[Huntsman]

Try here

http://fairweathermarine.vpweb.co.uk/

or here

http://cabinboatyard.co.uk/

Both well known round locally for outboards.