Date:         Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:16:46 -0400
Reply-To:     Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Carrying a large outboard in a Vanagon (plus some NVC outboard
              motor 2 stroke vs 4 questions)
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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