The Reliable Old Evinrude 9.9 HP Outboard
If you've spent any time poking around small fishing boats or wandering through local marinas, you've almost certainly seen an evinrude 9.9 hp outboard clamped onto a transom. It's one of those pieces of machinery that feels like it's been around forever, mostly because, in many ways, it has. Whether it's a vintage model from the 70s or a later version from the 90s, these motors have earned a reputation for being the "Goldilocks" of the boating world—not too heavy, not too weak, and surprisingly easy to keep running. ...