This might interest someone in New Zealand. 8hp Hi Thrust - I didn't know you could get them - maybe a little lighter than the renowned 9.9 hp?

It's long shaft, electric start and has remotes - might make a beaut auxilliary for someone in NZ,  and less than $3000.  I have no connection, I just saw it on Trademe

[Trademe link below says it closed and did not sell, and was relisted]

Yamaha 8hp Four Stroke Hi Thrust Outboard | Trade Me Motors