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4-stroke verse Carberated 2-stroke
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO GET THE FACTS!
2 Stroke Pros-
Cost - 15 to 25 % less on the purchase price. This comes into play more on high horse power motors.
Well proven performance - with many years of proven reliable service.
Service - Much less maintenance required on an annual basses
Much easier for the normal outboard mechanic to service.
Most Marinas have all the parts in stock for routine service. (Props - sparkplugs - cables - ignition parts -carburetor parts etc)
Weight - Lighter weight then a 4-stroke
2 Stroke Cons-
Louder operation
Burns 2 cycle oil - can cause a light smoking when idling is extended.
Can be slightly harder too start - when cold starting
4 Stroke Pros-
Quieter operations at most speeds
Burns less fuel - average 15 to 25% less than a 2 Stk.
Smoother idling
4 Stroke Cons-
Performance - poor torque curve - most lack power at all R.P.M. ranges - harmonic motor vibrations that can shake the entire boat at different R.P.M ranges. (most notable on Aluminum boats and Pontoons)
Servicing - Requires much more service than a 2 Stroke. All 4 Strokes require, crank case oil changes - valve & belt maintenance - they have a shorter spark plug life - most small 4 Stk. Motors can not be stored on their side or laid down on the floor. (READ THE HONDA or YAMAHA OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE YOU GET STUCK WITH MAJOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FEES THAT THE DEALER FORGOT TO TELL YOU ABOUT, BEFORE YOU PURCHASED YOUR NEW BOAT)
Failing to follow the detailed maintenance schedule from a four-stroke manufacturer can void the engine's warranty.
Most service Centers do not have many of the service parts in stock, due to many running changes and constantly up-dating of the product. (ASK YOUR DEALER IF THE THEY HAVE A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF SERVICE PARTS IN-STOCK) MOST DO NOT!
Also most service centers lack the trained staff and up to-date service equipment required to service this type of engine.
(GO TALK TO A SERVICE PERSON AND ASK THEM, NOT THE SALESMAN)
Clarks Landings take on what type of Motor to choose!!
Don't get caught up in the Hoop-La about what is better a 2 Stroke or a 4 Stroke, most people you talk to about this subject tend to compare 10 to 20 year old 2 Stroke motors to today's newer 4 Stroke motors. So you are not getting the full story or a fair comparison. In some cases the 2 Stroke is a Better chose than a 4 Stroke and vice-a-versa.
If you are still on the fence on the best way to go you should look at the DI (direct injected) Motors on the market today.
Such as the Evinrude's Ram injected and E-TEC Outboard Motors this will give the best of both worlds.
This gives you the Power and torque of the 2 Stroke and the smoothness and easy starting of a 4 Stroke.
Also it is as fuel efficient as any 4 stroke and in some cases even better.
The cost of a DI or E-TEC (direct injected) Motor, tends to run about the same as a 4-stroke motor of similar horsepower.
E-TEC motor are the lowest maintenance outboards and are the cleanest on the environment! "YES CLEANER THAN VIRTUALLY ALL 4-STROKES" No valves to adjust, no oil filter to change, no scheduled maintenance for three years.
Good luck in choosing the right engine for your needs and remember lucky for you Clarks Landing has the service staff that can keep you on the water with whatever engine you choose.
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