"Tony Thomas" wrote in message news:zRE9b.476401$uu5.82385@sccrnsc04...
There are several big differences between carb and EFI engines (not talking
about direct fuel injection which I would not go with). The carb engine
requires you to choke, use cold start throttle, and some experience with
that engine to crank when cold. The EFI is just like your car. Turn the
key and it cranks.
The EFI will get about double the fuel economy of the carb engine assuming
your not running it above 4000 rpms all day long.


Tony's right on the cold start thing, but its not rocket science.
He's dead wrong on the fuel burn. EFI's and Carbs burn almost the
same amount of fuel. DFI's burn 30-40 perecent less, and 4 strokes
slightly better, w/ no oil. Don't let the fuel burn drive your
decision. EFI & Carb pros/cons even out in the big picture of looking
at a used boat.

FishFan