[Rhodes22-list] I'm Confused Was (Stupid People Tricks)

[FNuttersNY at aol.com]

Well folks interesting engine debate.  I have a 91/2 hp evinrude "sporttwin" 
in  a well on my 1973 R22 .  It came with the boat and is at least 30 yrs old. 
 I  almost pulled it out thinking any thing that old and ugly is ready for 
the scrap heap.  But I kept it in to give it a try but mounted a  new 3.3hp  
2strk John. on a bracket as back up.  Well to my delight the old sporttwin runs 
like a champ. No smoke  no mess and very smooth.  Starts on first pull. I have 
a throttle setup that slides in and out from under the bench with reverse and 
kill switch.  Two strokes have been reliable because the're simple plus they 
are light weight.  You get a high hp to weight ratio.    But I would have 
thought the new generation 4stks especially Hondas  would be superb and trouble 
free.  I would want them to  befairly light as well.  Is this not so?  You have 
me all wondering. Perhaps a small light weight desel job lurks on the horizon.