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Mike:

I am leaning seriously toward the 4.5. I know nothing of the 4.3. Have never seen one around here. Andrew Tatton said the 4.5 will take more weight than the 14 and is a faster newer design. It is a 1995. It will hold me at 210 and her at 100 till she is comfortable at the helm.

Doug Snell
Hobie 17
www.tcdyc.com


I've owned both these boats.
The 4.5 has lots more power and will hold about twice the weight. Good handling characteristics and dead nuts simple to operate.
Good luck..

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