I posted here two or three weeks back looking for advice on a small motor for a canoe. I went and got tags and the title finally came in the mail so I am looking around at trolling motors and small outboards. I think I would like to take a look at a small outboard for those days when I feel like just motoring around for a bit. I was just curious as to what sort of maintenance I should expect with a gas motor?

I am looking at the Suzuki 2.5 but I am not sure if there is a Suzuki authorized repair shop in my area in the event that I would need them. I have read that I would need to take the motor in for routine maintenance to keep the warranty valid but I am not sure if that is the case or not. I can change brakes on a car and I have changed an alternator once but my handyman abilities pretty much stops there unfortunately. Are these small motors usually trouble free unless you get a lemon or do boat motors tend to become money pits?

Just looking for advice on things I need to be aware of before I spend money on a gas engine.

Thanks guys