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

[Steve]

That sounds interesting, Bill.  Would like to see a
pic of that.
Steve


--- Bill Effros <bill at effros.com> wrote:
> 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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