"Jim Preston" wrote:

I'm very new to this boating hobby and have just bought an inflatable
Seahawk 500 boat. I see from the spec that a motor up to 3HP can be
attached.

I have one or 2 quesrtions relating to this :

1. Can I get away with fitting a Mariner 3.3HP Outboard Manual Start Short
Shaft or alternatively a Mercury 3.3HP Outboard Standard Shaft or is 3HP the
absolute max ?

The photograph on their website shows a 2hp Cruise and Carry outboard;
a Merc or Nissan 3+hp motor might be too heavy and pushing the hp
limit. Your inflatable looks pretty big, lots of drag so speed will
be slow, but for puttering about in flat water an old Cruise and Carry
(12 pounds) would be easier than rowing.