2 or 4 stroke

[millerpdt]

seriously condsidering spending the EXTRA dough and going with a 4 stroke 50hp mercury. are the 4stroke mercs that much better than the 2's? with the pontoon package i am buying they only do mercury's. any input?? thanks

 

[steelespike]

Re: 2 or 4 stroke

No doubt 4 strokes are state of the art.<br /> Clean ,quiet, smooth.<br /> However,and Im in the minority on this.<br /> I feel there are just too many moving parts,<br /> they require more maintenance than a 2 stroke,<br />Generally weigh more,overall performance tends to be somewhat less than a comparable 2 stroke.<br /> The 4 stroke does get somewhat better mileage.<br /> I would sure try to get a test drive with both motors if possible.

 

[Spidybot]

Re: 2 or 4 stroke

This subject has brought up zillions of opinions on previous posts.<br /><br />I can follow the idea of many moving parts demanding more service. I'm very happy with my 2-stroke but in case of a new today I'd be very tempted by a 4-stroke. Future law and regulations most likely will get hard on 2-strokes and since the first 4-strokes much has been improved. Less weight, more power and occasionally very good offerings. With ever raising fuel prices the consumption is important too.<br /><br />Still, the best second hand offers has been on 2-strokes.

 

[MajBach]

Re: 2 or 4 stroke

Yes, there are a kazillion opinions/arguements on this matter. Many 'facts' change depending on the specific motor too. Case in point:<br />4 -strokes are heavier. Check out the weights for 50 hps. If memory serves, the Honda ( and I think the Merc) 50 hp are the lighter than the 2 strokes.<br />Regardless, there is one fact no one can deny or argue: four's are quieter. Since all other aspects are comparable, this single trait alone is enough to warrant having a four-stroke. Would seem that this issues really applies to pontoons as well since one of the big reasons for owning one is to carry plenty of people etc.