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

[Bill Effros]

Michael,

What I have said is that 2 strokes were cheaper, lighter, more reliable, and that the additional pollution created in typical sailboat use was negligible.  I also said it was clear that 4 stroke technology in small outboards was in its infancy, and I would wait until the technology matured, the prices declined, the cost was lowered, and I had a need for another motor.  All of those factors seem now to be converging.

Bill


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Michael Meltzer 
To: The Rhodes 22 mail list 
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2004 2:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Steve 2 cycle vs 4 cycle smoke: ad nauseam


after all the years I about 2-stokes, hell must be frezing over :-)
 you might want to check out the F8(not the HT, with the 9x7 dual thurst prop)

MJM

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 2:14 PM
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


----- Original Message ----- 
From: SVTRITON at aol.com
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 2:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Steve 2 cycle vs 4 cycle smoke: ad nauseam


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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