What Engine size?

[JOEKEN]

I'm in the same predicament as you except I won't be making a purchase for atleast another year. I have narrowed mine down to three choices. I used to work on outboards years ago when they were all carbed and 4-stroke outboards didn't exsist (to my knowledge). All these new outboards scare me with all the hi-tech electronics they have now. I miss the days when all that went wrong was a coil or a power pac for the most part.

Top choice is a 150 E-tech just because I love 2-strokes and have allways loved Evinrudes. They seem to be great engines and I love the low maintenance. They seem to be pretty pricey from wht I have seen online though. I would still consider the 130 E-tech I am just scared it won't be enough. I have been brought up that a boat should be overpowered just in case you need it to get out of harms way and I have 2 sons that will want to do some skiing and other water activities.
My second choice is the 150 Yamaha 2-stroke. Not the HPDI but the carbed motor. According to their website and brochure they still make them. The cost from what I have seen is thousands less than the E-tech's. I know they are thirsty motors but the old school technology is very reliable and I am not drastically conscerned with fuel economy as I will only be able to use the boat a few times a month.
My third choice is a surprise to myself because I really do not like 4-stroke outboards(too many moving parts) but the Suzuki's impress me. I am very seriously concidering the DF140. It is a few pounds lighter than my first 2 choices and I think would make a great motor for the 20MA. I would of never conscidered a Suzuki but I have a couple friends that have them. They beat the crap out of those motors with Zero issues so-far.