Best pick for a 90 horse power for 115 motor

I’m considering buying a new motor to put on a small boat, 90 or 115,. When I read the reviews on the new motors it seems like all the new motors have some kind of issue, Doesn’t seem to matter what brand it appears we over engineered our motors .Any suggestions on what you would buy. Thanks

What does the Coast Guard capacity sticker on your boat say?

I haven’t purchased the boat I’m looking at 16 to 17 foot boat

The capacity plate or decal will tell you what you can legally put on it. I seriously doubt a 17' boat would be rated for a 115HP motor.

What kind of boat? My 17 1/2 is rated for a 150

Use the maximum rated horsepower recommended by the boats manufacturer.

You can thank the EPA for causing outboard engine manufacturers to "over engineer" their products. If those libtards had there way, we'd be paddling our boats.

WHAT boat?
Your motor choice is best determined by what you'll be using it on and where.

Thanks guys I’m aware of the horse power rating stickers on boats, what I’m looking for is what new motor would you buy in a Merc or Yamaha, doesn’t have issues

4 stroke.

4 stroke ?

Well I just ran across a nice little express with a 70 horse four stroke Yamaha, 2012 model, any thoughts on this motor

the Yamaha 4 strokes are very well made. Nothing is bulletproof, but these are close.

ON WHAT BOAT???
It will make a huge difference, some run good with four strokes, some are going to be pigs. WHAT BOAT????

16 ft aluminum express bass boat , It should fly with a 70 hp, I had a 40 hp on a 16 foot and it was plenty fast.
Tomorrow’s the big day I’m going to look at it, I’ll let you know if I buy, thank y’all so much for your knowledge, and expertise .

If its the XP160 then its only rated for 60HP

Well I bought the little boat and so far very happy 17 foot express with a 2012 four stroke 70 Yamaha, No fancy bells and whistle’s just the basic stuff 8500, don’t think I went wrong..😀🥓