gotta go with the 4 stroke 8hp. I bought a honda 4 stroke in canada for a total of 1550.00 usd. a couple of weeks ago and it is fantastic, idles down real slow ( much slower than my old 2 stroke) quiet, no oil to mix and I installed a fuel switch and T so I can run it staight from my main fuel tank, no more extra kicker tank and I am sure I always have fresh fuel for the kicker. Call Galleon Marine at 604 514 0460 in Langley BC. They sell both Yami and Honda and will save you some serious scratch. Make sure you need a high thrust before you spend the extra cash for one. My 17 Arima Sea Ranger does great with my 8 regular thrust.