[Rhodes22-list] Steve 2 cycle vs 4 cycle smoke: ad nauseam

[Michael Meltzer]

in general the 4 stoke makes less noise at idle and keep the lead until 3/4 throttle, by less you are still able to talk around
them. I pretty sure PS has DB numbers  in the reviews

MJM

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From: "bchilds1" <bchilds1 at peoplepc.com>
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Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 10:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Steve 2 cycle vs 4 cycle smoke: ad nauseam


> I have always considered the extra weight of the 4 stroke and am thinking of
> replacing by 2 stroke with another 2 stroke. However, like you, noise is a
> major concern.   Are the 4 stroke outboards generally quieter than a 2
> stroke? Are there db specifications for each engine?
>
> What remote control unit are you talking about?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bill Effros <bill at effros.com>
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> Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 11:14 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Steve 2 cycle vs 4 cycle smoke: ad nauseam
>
>
> Tom,
>
> As you know, all of us Tohatsu owners are happy with our motors.  They have
> been very reliable.  I am seriously considering getting the 8 hp 4 stroke
> because it is the quietest 4 stroke in it's class and I am planning to use
> my boat in a different way involving more motoring than I have in the past.
> The weight of the Tohatsu is also reasonable--at 81 lbs it's 20 lbs heavier
> than my 8 hp 2 stroke, and 20 lbs lighter than most of the other 8 hp 4
> strokes.
>
> But the noise factor is most important to me.  I already have the remote
> control unit which I think I can move from the 2 stroke to the 4 stroke.
> Otherwise I'll get another--they are worth the price of admission.
>
> Bill
>
>
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>
> thanks bill...im pretty sure thats what im going to end up with...the suzuki
> looks good too but there are no dealers for service in my area
> best
> tom
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