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

[Bill Effros]

Bryan,

The Tohatsu 4 stroke came in at 58db in PS tests.  That's pretty good for an outboard.

They sell a remote control unit for their motors that turns on and off with a key, and allows you to shift gears and throttle with a single intuitive lever which I have mounted on the port stern rail beside my captains seat.  The set-up is a delight that allows me to keep my eye on the water at all times.

I paid for my remote, but I'm quite sure Rummy got one for free--thrown in with his motor.  I got my motor cheap and paid a lot for the remote.  We probably paid equivalent amounts for the total package -- it's a sales tool, but having had it once, I would never be without it.

I have used the Yamaha tiller remote, and while they get an "A" for innovative design, in use it is not nearly as intuitive as the 1 lever remote.

Bill


----- Original Message ----- 
From: bchilds1 
To: The Rhodes 22 mail list 
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>
To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
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


----- 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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