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outboard opinions - used 2 stroke or new 4 stroke
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<blockquote data-quote="maddog" data-source="post: 381344" data-attributes="member: 8022"><p>I think I will go the 2.5-3.5 hp 4 stroke route. That should be plenty of horsepower and give me a very reliable, quiet and fuel efficient motor. The additional low end torque of the 4 stroke would likely allow me to put a "power pitch" prop on if I need more grunt for making it upstream. I can carry a 2-3 gallon spare gas can in the front to balance things out and extend my range like a remote tank would. The enclosed tank will likely be cleaner than the fuel hoses and leaky fittings (I currently have 3 outboards that all have remote tanks and I hate all the mess, even the new EPA fittings on my 2012 yamaha 20hp leak terribly). I will keep my eye out for a good price on one of the weedless drive 4hp units just to restore and play around with. It would likely be great on my 12' aerocraft rowboat also. Now the problem is that I also have to add the 4hp deluxe model to my list of must-have fishing gear!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="maddog, post: 381344, member: 8022"] I think I will go the 2.5-3.5 hp 4 stroke route. That should be plenty of horsepower and give me a very reliable, quiet and fuel efficient motor. The additional low end torque of the 4 stroke would likely allow me to put a "power pitch" prop on if I need more grunt for making it upstream. I can carry a 2-3 gallon spare gas can in the front to balance things out and extend my range like a remote tank would. The enclosed tank will likely be cleaner than the fuel hoses and leaky fittings (I currently have 3 outboards that all have remote tanks and I hate all the mess, even the new EPA fittings on my 2012 yamaha 20hp leak terribly). I will keep my eye out for a good price on one of the weedless drive 4hp units just to restore and play around with. It would likely be great on my 12' aerocraft rowboat also. Now the problem is that I also have to add the 4hp deluxe model to my list of must-have fishing gear! [/QUOTE]
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