Clayton:

I'm still thinking about replacing the 9 hp 2-stroke on my Stiletto 27...with something that will push the boat faster for those occasional long, windless, coastal passages while cruising. I wish to improve the motor’s ability to handle head-to-wind motoring when bashing directly home, during those occasional "in-your-face" winds from hell". I also wish to have a charging system on the motor so it will help maintain my battery's charge during my two-week long coastal cruising adventures.

My questions are:

How do you like the 9.9-4?

What does it weigh?

Is it a Honda?

Did you modify the Stiletto's motor bracket or is it stock?

Why did you opt for the 9.9-4 instead of something larger, which costs the boat about the same amount of weight?

How do you handle thh motor and all that wieght when you break down the boat for trailering?

Where to you carry the motor when trailering the boat?

What would your recommendation(s) be for re-powering the Stiletto 27?

Thanks,

Tom