"Jere Lull" writes:

And, as I recall, only Toro made a 2-stroke lawn mower, the closest
mass-market equivalent to outboards I can think of.

Did you ever hear of Jacobson?

4 Cyl vs 2 Cyl.

Some simple economics.

With more than 10% of the population, California leads the way in
environmental issues.

Manufacturers simply can not afford to ignore California as a market.

California has outlawed 2 Cyl engines for a lot a very valid reasons.

My guess, it will get to the rest of the country within 5 years.

Why would you consider "pushing on a rope" by even considering a 2 Cyl
engine?


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