Kicker Motor

Mc Tool

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Nothing like having to carry a Portable Tank along if it is a 2 stroke. Maybe with a 4 Stroke Kicker, you could tap into the Boats Fuel line
I have a totally separate fuel supply for my aux motor. Thinking that if I have to use it to get home if the main motor goes down I would want to not be reliant on the fuel used in the motor that just stopped in case that was the problem .
 

saltchuckmatt

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Those E-tec's are super sippy.

Unless it's changed, better fuel milage and pollution standards on any gas outboards.
 

racerone

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Unlike 4 strokes the E-tec uses low friction ball and needle bearings.----Less internal drag.
 

redneck joe

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I have a totally separate fuel supply for my aux motor. Thinking that if I have to use it to get home if the main motor goes down I would want to not be reliant on the fuel used in the motor that just stopped in case that was the problem .
When was the last time you had a fuel problem in any spark plug motor? Mine was circa 1986.
 

airshot

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When was the last time you had a fuel problem in any spark plug motor? Mine was circa 1986.
Bad fuel, (water in gas) is the most popular issue with fuel. Had it all the time about 10 years back from all the major fuel stations. Local farmers created a co-op fuel station for all the locals. Never gave had a fuel problem since. However, those that still use the popular stations still have issues.
 

redneck joe

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Ive had a boat since about 1984 and have always used gas station save five years when we had the big boat moored. Never had a problem.
 
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