There may be a lake or 2 that ban 2 cycle outboards, most likely a drinking water source. Who knows, maybe someday they will ban the sale of NEW 2 cycles, but you will still be able to use the ones you have.<br /><br />It a situation like new cars. They have to meet more stringent emmission regulations, but your 7 year old car has not been banned, has it?
I'd be more inclined to suggest that they will not ban 2 strokes completely, <br /><br />I'd think it more likely that they will ban carbed 2 strokes.. (or any 2 stroke that isn't DFI).<br /><br />The new e-tecs are cleaner running then 4 strokes, so I can't see them getting banned.<br /><br />rgds<br /><br />Franki
Right on Dhadley! They will never totally ban 2-strokes. Too may out there! Although some lakes have done away with them, that is a miniscule number in the great scheme of things. And they are making 2-strokes as efficient as 4-strokes anyway..
hello<br /> well about the only thing I see doing away with 2 strokes and motors in general is saltwater <br /> Long Live saltwater <br />in this country a statewide ban may be hard to enforce. most motors will be grandfathered. but who knows about our LEFT coast <br /> good luck and no worries mate
I live in the state of confussion (washington!) and have heard no plans of banning 2 stroke outboards. There are a small lakes that have a no internal combustion engine regulation, but not many.<br /><br />baddawg
To answer your question, most, if not all, carbed 2-stroke outboards will not meet the 2006 Federal emissions regulations.<br /><br />Doesn't mean old ones can't be used, but does mean an end to manufacturing and selling any new ones after 2005.<br /><br />Here is a link explaining the mandate:<br /><br /> http://www.marinebd.osmb.state.or.us/Clean/Outboards.html
