Thread: 4 stroker vs 2 stroker

On my second 4 stroke now as well. Wouldn't go back for the same reasons stated above.

In 25hp outboards or smaller, I'd definitely go with a 2-stroke. The 4-strokes don't make the lower end torque of the 2-strokes to get on plane as easy, and have more weight which is more of a problem on smaller outboards/smaller boats. THe 4-strokes are surely quieter and if you troll or go idle speeds a lot, much better fuel mileage as well. Personally, I don't believe the 4-strokes are significantly better if you're going full throttle most of the time as far as fuel mileage. I also think the price of ownership is a LOT lower on a 2-stroke. I wouldn't own a 4-stroke that was used and more than a very few years old. The cost of repair and parts is much higher, and there's far fewer mechanics that can do a good job of repairing them due to their complexity compared to 2-strokes. ALso, have you ever heard of a 4-stroke "making oil"......
JBJ

My only thing with a 4 stroke is the weight compared to my alder 2 stroke--looking at the weight I would have to go down in HP to repower with a 4 stroke (150HP)--which I would never want to go down on HP--and do love the smell and sound of the 2 stroke--but it would be really nice to have the luxury of not mixing, good milage, etc.

Originally Posted by KDAVID1

My only thing with a 4 stroke is the weight compared to my alder 2 stroke--looking at the weight I would have to go down in HP to repower with a 4 stroke (150HP)--which I would never want to go down on HP--and do love the smell and sound of the 2 stroke--but it would be really nice to have the luxury of not mixing, good milage, etc.

150 mercury 4 stroke 455 lbs 150 yammi 2 stroke 475 lbs.

Originally Posted by clfarms1

150 mercury 4 stroke 455 lbs 150 yammi 2 stroke 475 lbs.

yep--my current 2.5L 150 is 375 (with the oiier taken out)--100lbs is alot extra on the back of the boat

60 merc 4 stroke here best outboard I have owned. Previously owned 8 different 2 strokes.

i didn't know you could still buy a 2- stroke outboard! who makes em now?

All the merc pro xs and opti are two stroke. Evenrude and yammi still make em also (I'm pretty sure)
All of the new two strokes weigh more than the older 2 strokes as well (bigger blocks)