Advice on first boat

[caldaland]

the 9.9hp can be bought by monthly payments.!!

[dgal0021]

Thamks for your advice caldaland, but as ganni said a new 9.9 motor is too expensive for me, but still I understand what you mean and therefore will opt for the newest motor possible and will check it out at a mechanic to be sure its good. As for a kaptan twin, is it similar to a bahri? Which one is best and why?

[Granitu]

a kaptan miles more reliable - they have a better ride at sea especially when the sea is a little rough

[dgal0021]

One more question about the engine, what is the difference between a long shaft and a short shaft?

[Simon G]

long shaft motors will have a longer shaft for boats with a deeper draft such as fregatina