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

[Bill Effros]

Frank,

They are developing 2-stroke engines that meet and beat both EPA and CARB regulations specifically to meet the demand.  They believe they can build 2-strokes that will be lighter, quieter, cleaner, and cheaper than 4-strokes.  The 4-strokes will always have better fuel economy, but the new engines will be far more fuel efficient than the current generation of 2-strokes.

A lot of local environmental regulations were a stealth attempt to rid waters of PWC.  We don't see as much of that around here.  The weight to power ratio of 4-strokes makes them impractical for many PWC while driving up the cost and putting them out of reach of many kids.

Bombardier was the originator of the "Ski-doo" brand of PWC.  They plan to develop small clean light 2-stroke engines and put them right back into a new generation of PWC that will meet these local regulations that have banned them.

I knew the diesel outboard was a joke, and that it has been developed for various specific uses.  The hooker is light weight.  I know of no reliable light weight diesel.  That seems to be the trade off for a great diesel engine.

Bill




----- Original Message ----- 
From: FNuttersNY at aol.com 
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org 
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2003 9:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] I'm Confused Was (Stupid People Tricks)


Bill I'm  sure your right.  There is no reason why a 2stk can't be developed 
that will meet new epa and make everyone happy.  I just don't think the demand 
or profit margine is  not quite there enough for the  industry to invest in 
R/D.  But they may be forced to by gov. reg.s of  coarse the price might get 
out of hand. The  3.3hp  John. was bought for 300bucks still in the box and used 
only once.  It's a hell of a little engine and when I run them both  giving 
me about 12hp the boat picks up and moves.  Very handy in fighting tide on the 
hudson.  Light weight diesel was an attempt at humor however one was developed 
for general aviation and packs a pretty good punch for it's weight.
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