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Jeff Addict
Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 678 City: Long Island
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Posted: Jan 13, 2003 2:54 pm Post subject: 4 stroke |
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my family is looking at a new boat with a 4 stroke 75 (its a boston whaler 16') and anouther boat with an 88 (17' boston whaler), the 17' is a lttle cheaper but does the 4 stroke realy make that much of a difference in power or would the 88 be the best option |
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bluefish86 Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1539 City: Ottawa
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Posted: Jan 13, 2003 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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4 stroke runs cleaner and has better fuel efficiency. Not sure about power though... |
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Seth Martin Moderator
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 891 City: Orlando
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Posted: Jan 13, 2003 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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2 stroke usually has more power. _________________ The answer is D - All of the above. |
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bullzeke69 Criminal
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 64 City: Lake Lewisville, Ceder Creek, Or anything close to Dallas
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Posted: Jan 13, 2003 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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Jeff, Just an FYI if you have a 2 stroke (of coarse with the grandfather law) will be soon outlawed on the lakes everywhere. I would go with 4 stroke, sounds like you fish and now sense in killing anymore fish. I think there are enough jet skis doing it. But that is my opinion!! |
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Ryan W Soul Rider
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 452 City: Ontario,Canada
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Posted: Jan 13, 2003 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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The 4 stroke isnt as fast for acceleration.But is better for the environment. _________________ Gas,Grass or Ass nobody rides for free. |
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Jeff Addict
Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 678 City: Long Island
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Posted: Jan 14, 2003 8:13 am Post subject: |
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i deffinatly dont fish, i just live on an open body of water, and it gets rough realy quickly, like 1 minute its glass and the next theres 35 mile an hour winds with 4 foot waves, that dosnt always happen but when it does it gets bad, i want an inboard but i dont think theres anyway they can take the water im gonan put it in, plus i cant drive so i cant take it out every day and trailer it |
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OttoNP Addict
Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 848 City: MI
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Posted: Jan 14, 2003 8:26 am Post subject: |
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I think you might want to add that for the same displacement 2 strokes usually have more power, a small 2 stroke won't have more power than a large 4 stroke. On an environmental note, I didn't think it was big deal until I rode on a friends PWC. I couldn't believe how big the oil reserve tank was and how fast it emptied. Personnally, I wouldn't get a 2 stroke.
Nick
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WRRide Outlaw
Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 194 City: West Chester/Philadelphia PA and Ont. CA
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Posted: Jan 14, 2003 8:32 am Post subject: |
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My dad has a two stroke his fishing boat. It is terrible. It smells and dosn't run all that well. It is a late model motor too!!!! He is selling the boat because of this. I would not suggest getting one. |
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Richie Martin Outlaw
Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 205 City: Myrtle Beach S.C.
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Posted: Jan 14, 2003 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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2 stroke:
small and lightweight
better power to wieght ratio
idle bad run rougher
smelly
got to mix oil
bad for enviroment
poor fuel economy
cheaper
4 stroke:
big and bulky
run and idle smoothly
runs clean
better fuel economy
got to check oil
more expensive _________________ "I don't understand...what is this NO WAKE zone you speak of?...and what does it mean?" |
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bullzeke69 Criminal
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 64 City: Lake Lewisville, Ceder Creek, Or anything close to Dallas
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Posted: Jan 14, 2003 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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Well I think richie summed it up you just need to decide for yourself. |
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Sean_Brinston Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1259 City: Alliston Ontario
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Posted: Jan 14, 2003 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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Why do you think an inboard wont be able to handle the water? I have seen like 75 starcraft with 160hp i/o on georgian bay all the time . Just get one with a V hull and youl be fine. Better wake too and more room _________________ Ontario Rider
Id rather be wakeboarding
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Jeff Addict
Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 678 City: Long Island
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Posted: Jan 15, 2003 9:22 am Post subject: |
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I have to keep my boat on a moring for most of the summer, it ends up getting pounded once and a while, just with whalers theres like 4 parts in the whole boat that can break cuz theres not a whole lot in them, i/b have a lot more stuff that can get damaged like vinal, drive shaft, and theres more electtronics, until i can trailer the boat every day i dont realy wanan risk have an i/b out in open water for a coupel days |
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