I haven't heard anything about the bigger Yamahas, though I have an older 9.9hp and like it pretty good.

I've heard good things about the bigger Hondas being reliable, though I've also heard that they are a little short on torque. I've heard that the bigger Hondas (like the 70 to 130hp ones, I think) are all based on the Honda Civic 2.2L engine... which is proven to be very reliable.

Not sure when the Vancouver, BC boat show is, it's right around now; I went last year and talked to a Honda dealer from Victoria, if you do decide to repower, you can save thousands of $$$ if you buy it in Canada, and the Honda America people are entitled to honor the warantee.

-N.