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2 stroke / 4 stroke advice
My Honda 8HP had to be laid down a specific way.
SBV "Matt O'Toole" wrote in message news On Tue, 21 Nov 2006 13:13:14 -0800, ajw wrote: I am a member of a Scuba diving club and we are investigating replacing our outboard engines. We currently have two Zodiac 5m inflatable boats (not RIBs) with 40HP 2 stroke Mariner outboards. These are reaching the end of their lives and we are looking at replacing them. With the new legislation coming in we are looking at 2 stroke vs 4 stroke. I am aware that few people use 4 strokes on inflatables and fewer would manhandle them down beaches removing and replacing them daily as we do. 4 strokes are more efficient, reliable, quieter, and cleaner than 2 strokes, but they are heavier. However, a newer 4 stroke may be lighter than an older 2 stroke. So look at specs when you shop. I believe there are newer 2 strokes that meet environmental regs -- I don't know about in your size/power range though. Comparing specs is one thing, but consider what's available to you locally, parts and service wise. Everything's a compromise. Does anyone have any experience of using 4 strokes on inflatable boats in this way? Are there any implcations to the angle you can carry/store them? The small Hondas I've used can be laid on their side indefinitely. I don't know about larger ones. Matt O. |
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