Congrats on being a new owner,plenty info here to learn.
Im running a china $400 4 stroke outboard says 4hp,but info i gathered online its more like 2-2.5hp.
It gets me 6-7mph solo,with 3 adults 5mph.
Ive got over 60 miles on this motor,90% of my ride is wide open throttle.
A new honda 2.3 can be had online for $6-700 plus shipping.
Im curious aswell on others motor choice,hp....and speed.
Im happy with my results....but would love to get atleast 8-9 mph.....that way i could back off the throttle and still cruise at 6mph without having the motor working at full load.
Cant wait to see what you choose,some members simply use a electric trolling motor,if my ride from dock to the lake was 1 mile or lesss....id use trolling motor.but i have a 4 mile ride before i can think about hoisting a sail.
My motor is identical to this 1
https://www.amazon.com/Enshey-Boat-Engi ... oke&sr=8-3And what it can do on a not so perfect day.
https://youtu.be/7MZemzLnL-Q