I have a an old 14' v bottom aluminum boat that I restored a couple of years ago. It has oars and I've taken it out a couple of times. I'm tired of rowing, so I'm looking for a motor. I will be taking it on local freshwater lakes in NE Texas, Sw Arkansas, and SE Oklahoma. Speed is not a huge issue. I just need to get to some fishing holes. I'd like something that sips gas, is reasonably priced, is light weight and runs as quietly as possible. I'd prefer used as I really need to watch the budget (I'm a music minister and my wife is home schooling our sons). I'm thinking that a 5 hp, water cooled engine will work from what I've read. I'm totally new to this. What brands would you recommend? Where should I look? What else should I consider? I can't wait to get the boat in the water with my 2 boys. I only have 2 years before the older goes to college.

if ya gonna use it on Tx. lakes ya might better check ona title.. it has ta have TX numbers on public water.. that is if ya haven't got 'em already....

I've moved to Oklahoma. It was a job, but I got the vehicle registered and now have a title. Does Texas allow boats with Oklahoma numbers on its lakes? I know Oklahoma allows Texas registered vessels.