Hi Volks, I was wondering if anyone brings an outboard motor along on camping trips. The boat I bought will take a 25hp motor and I am trying to figure out where I'm going to put it if I get one. Anyone carry a large (25hp tiller steering) outboard in thier van? If so where? What about gas cans? I have done some preliminary research and it seems like 2 stroke motors on average weigh a lot less than 4 strokes. Indeed I found out the 2 stroke yamaha 25hp weighs only 106lbs. Its the lightest 25hp engine I've seen so far. If anyone has any outboard recomendations I'd love to hear them. As for 2 stroke vs. 4 stroke it like one gives up fuel economy for a two stroke in order to save weight over a four stroke. Plus in a 2 stroke you may have to pre mix your gas and oil (but a lot of 2 strokes have oil injectors to get around this...). Any other pros and cons for 2 vs 4 strokes? Thanks, Chris |
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