#824193 - 07/16/08 01:50 PM
2 Stroke verse 4 Stroke
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Slaughter-06
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I kicking around the idea of upgrading to a 40 or 50 H.P. for my 17' Alum. boat
Tiller handle model.
I know the 4 stroke will get a little better gas mileage but its hard for me to get away from the 2 stroke, sense that is all I have every been around.
Is the 4 stroke that much better on gas to put up with its larger size?
Give me some input on your experience with either one.
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#824212 - 07/16/08 02:08 PM
Re: 2 Stroke verse 4 Stroke
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Headhunter
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I will not reveal names, but I know some of the better outboard mechanics in the southeast (maybe even the country) and they say they would not buy a 4 stroke.
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#824295 - 07/16/08 03:16 PM
Re: 2 Stroke verse 4 Stroke
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mike243
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can ya hang onto 1 with that much horse power with a stick ? man thats some power,mike243
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#824325 - 07/16/08 03:35 PM
Re: 2 Stroke verse 4 Stroke
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shorefisherman
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I got a 1977 20 hp mercury on mine and still runnin strong,only replaced the top end and couple impellers. ive heard good things about them 4 stokes, but who knows howlong they'll last since its still new to market, at least you dont have to premix!
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#824337 - 07/16/08 03:44 PM
Re: 2 Stroke verse 4 Stroke
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Dr. Dickel
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can ya hang onto 1 with that much horse power with a stick ? man thats some power,mike243
No problem......we have a 40 horse 4-stroke tiller steer Merc on a 17 Triton. I really like it.
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#824402 - 07/16/08 04:10 PM
Re: 2 Stroke verse 4 Stroke
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bowriter
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All depends on how long you have been married.
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#824410 - 07/16/08 04:13 PM
Re: 2 Stroke verse 4 Stroke
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mike243
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Or how long its been.
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#824421 - 07/16/08 04:19 PM
Re: 2 Stroke verse 4 Stroke
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All depends on how long you have been married.
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#824652 - 07/16/08 07:42 PM
Re: 2 Stroke verse 4 Stroke
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First post...been lurking around here since RSimms clued me in.
I can only speak for myself but I've got an '05, 60 hp Merc, and it came with a couple of bugs but once they were fixed it has run great(knock,knock). Was told by two different gearheads that Mercury was contracting four strokes to Yamaha for a while and I got one.
The Motorguide on my Tracker also came with a quality control problem.....the hole the pull rope comes up through had rough edges top and bottom so I put a grommet in....after I broke the first dang rope.
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#824733 - 07/16/08 08:42 PM
Re: 2 Stroke verse 4 Stroke
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trealtree
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I have a 9.8 4 stroke tohatsu, and it runs great and its so quiet.
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