Question for the four stroke guys?

[95 Xpress]

I would like to hear your thoughts on the 4stroke vs 2stroke. Thanks!

[kazualobzerver]

Not a right or wrong answer, my opinion there are better choices now in each. 2 strokes that have characteristics previously thought only available in 4 strokes such as good fuel economy, lower noise level, etc and 4 strokes that will perform close to 2 strokes. Don't make a choice based only on some of the old wife's tales that are no longer relevant. There will be people that feel strongly, and deservedly so, in their particular choice because it works good for their particular boat. Deal is you may own a different boat and what they want may not suit your need. Still can't imagine how people make decisions without test driving something, blows my mind.

[Downsea]

I'm using my first 4 stroke. It's a Yamaha 60hp, I only have about 2 1/2 hours on it right now so I can't give a good opinion yet, but it's quiet and smooth.

[Just Jiggin]

We have a 2008 yamaha 150 4 stroke with 210 hrs on it & have had no problems at all ...Its on a 2008 188 Champion cx..will run about 62 mph...

[Bigby]

I have a 90 hp 4 stroke Johnson, best motor I ever owned. Great on gas and super quite. Changing the oil on it is pretty easy.

[DEADEYE]

I have a SeaArk with a 2004 Suzuki 115 hp tiller steering all I have done is change oil,I will never buy another 2 stroke.Its only the matter of time that the goverment will put restrictions on 2 strokes or even do away with them.

[kazualobzerver]

Here we go. At this point there are 2 stroke engines that are higher CARB star rated for low emissions than some 4 strokes. Four strokes are great engines, so are the higher tech DI 2 strokes. Neither are imminent to being legislated out of existence.

[95 Xpress]

Not really trying to start anything, I just have always had 2 strokes and have not been happy with them. I would like something that starts easy and does not mind trolling. 1 thing that probably help is if I had efi.

[kazualobzerver]

If you like to troll 4 stroke may be a better option.

[talltimber]

I have a 90 hp Yam 4st w/ ~50 hrs on it. I have had some issues with it making oil. In the last twenty hours or so it has gotten better, still not perfect. Runs out real good, it's quiet, and is very efficient on gas. I have mine on a 1860 WE. It's propped on the stout side to get a duck hunting load up and moving, tops out at ~6250 rpm (~40 mph) but has never hit the rev limiter. No problems, other than the oil deal, and performs well. I am pleased with it so far.

Buddy has a etec 90 that is good on gas, quiet, heck of a hole shot. I think he's got his propped stout too, runs out about the same speed as mine. He has had an issue with rpm limiter during real cold weather. Blockage code sent as the oil gets real cold and thick and it cuts to limp mode. He's running the 100 oil too, which is supposed to lessen the chance of that happening.

I would probably had rather have a two stroke when rebuild time comes, but I also don't have to worry about an oiler going out. Pick your poison.