New 2 stroke outboard motors!

[xxmikexx]

Do they still stink like the old ones? How much better have they gotten-if any?
I have a problem with the stench of the older outboards and diesel engines. Both make me a little nauseous from the fumes, which is one reason I have a gas I/O. I like the outboard idea but don’t want to be sick all the time on the water.
I'd appreciate any experiences you have.

[trapit]

Otpimax is awesome. Very low smoke and that's just when they're cold starting up. we don't smell them.

[ken2]

no they don't stink like the old ones
They have got much better in terms of economy and noise.
Still have great power.

What hp are you thinking of going with?
Are you thinking about new or used motors. If used, what years.

[fourdfish]

Check out ETEC also! No oil in gas. No fumes!

[Local Motion]

Buy a sailboat. No stink.

[tommyr904]

Local Motion - 3/29/2007 6:06 PM

Buy a sailboat. No stink.

kinda hard to troll though

[Afishinado]

Think you oughtta stay with the I/O's

[xxmikexx]

Thanks for the replys. I was thinking of something with twin 200ish power maybe a 26 Mako for in shore drifting and bottom bouncing

[iopturbo]

pretty sure they make outboards in a 4 stroke

[xxmikexx]

4 strokes are heavy and expensive

[trapit]

xxmikexx - 3/30/2007 8:35 AM

4 strokes are heavy and expensive

heavy yes, but not much more $

[kmac]

2 strokes are lighter and expensive

[Monstro]

tommyr904 - 3/29/2007 6:56 PM

kinda hard to troll though

Under sail your always at trolling speed.

[wingnut8]

fourdfish - 3/29/2007 3:00 PM

Check out ETEC also! No oil in gas. No fumes!

Just a little curious. Since it's not a 4 stroke, what lubes the cylinders and bearings?

[A1 Outboard]

wingnut8 - 3/30/2007 8:53 AM

Just a little curious. Since it's not a 4 stroke, what lubes the cylinders and bearings?

A pressurized oil pump

[240 Coastal]

The enemy of hp is weight, hence the importance of the "power to weight ratio" I like 2 strokes because of this, but I used to be a hot rod guy, we're used to sacrificing anything for performance.

Tom

[Real Screamer]

2 Srokes burn less fuel, I'm a merc guy, but E-TEC has lower emisions. So at this point the advantage of a 4-stroke you can here your stereo at 5,500 rpm's.

[GWNORTH]

Call me crazy but I have always associated the smell of an old carbed 2 stroke with fishing and being out on the water. Yes, I would love to have a newer motor that doesn't smoke like a brush fire when first started for the Old Girl but, while it is still running I love the smell of a two stroke motor early in the morning on my way out for a day of crusing or fishing!

[wmalloy382]

tommyr904 - 3/29/2007 6:56 PM

kinda hard to troll though

Trolling is easy... Its the backing down that gets tough.

[BaitWaster]

kmac - 3/30/2007 8:39 AM

2 strokes are lighter and expensive

4 strokes are heavier and expensive.