I hear you.I only know my local which is Sportcraft Marina just south of Portland, so not a huge help. They're a Honda / Suzuki dealer. I'm having them repower both my boats this year, and after being happy with Honda, I'm going Suzuki this time. Especially for something in the smaller HP like a 30, I'd look at Suzuki and Tohatsu. They seem to be the highly favored brands for the sub 60hp range.
That said, Honda makes a damn fine motor. So hard to go wrong either way. Just might expand your shopping options a bit. I'm very happy with my Suzuki 60hp so far though, and looking forward to the new 200hp I'll be breaking in next week
Understood. Typically controls aren't a great deal extra. Not as much as you'd expect. Plus the new engines often have additional features that may not be compatible with old controls/guages. But that's all questions for the dealer.I hear you.
My 16' War Eagle has a side console. Hoping to keep the Honda shifter I bought about 6 years ago, to save some $.
Doesn't seem like there is much available inland.