High thrust is the key for a kicker. They are like little tug boat motors. They will not push a little boat fast, but they have a LOT of push at low speed. If the Honda doesn't offer HT, I'd pass. Merc "big foot" is a good unit.

Hoghunter, my 24' short cabin SeaSport weighs over 5,000#. I'd bet your boat is over 6,000...

I run a Yamy 9.9 HT. It takes a few minutes to warm up, then it's great. It's a 1998 with about 3000 hours on it.
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