Sheppy
Well-Known Member
I’m tentatively looking for another outboard engine for my 19’ Sport Cruiser. I have a great 2002 2-stroke 115 V4 Yamaha and have but two issues:
Firstly is the fuel cost; although not huge, I’d like to look at a four stroke as they seem to offer better economy by as much as 30% - quite a saving, if true .
Secondly, when trawling up and down the river, I do notice the 2-stroke smoke/smell.
Although I’m not a fast boater and have little or no interests in waterskiing, I do go out to sea quite a bit too and still like the feel of a decent motor, so I’m not look at anything less than a 115.
I’ve started to look at pre-owned engines with the view that I might be able to buy a decent 115 4-stroke for the same money that I get for my 2-stroke. It appears that many out there are less concerned about the fuel costs etc. and just want as much power with as little weight as possible, so there seems to be a reasonable market for mine. But I’ve started looking at newer models (as one does) and I’m now quite interested in the Evinrude V4 115/130 E-TEC range as the weight is the same for both, also the Tohatsu TDLI engines too. These are 2-stroke engines that now confirm to the strict emissions laws and are therefore allowed to be sold to the public for leisure use. They both sound quite amazing engines and claim to offer the same fuel efficiency as 4-strokes but with a lighter weight, better performance and are only marginally louder. Before I go and spend a huge amount of money, I wanted to get some feedback on what others had done to save fuel and whether these new 2-strokes E-TEC’s and TDLI’s are really worth it or whether I should stick to a 4-stroke?
Firstly is the fuel cost; although not huge, I’d like to look at a four stroke as they seem to offer better economy by as much as 30% - quite a saving, if true .
Secondly, when trawling up and down the river, I do notice the 2-stroke smoke/smell.
Although I’m not a fast boater and have little or no interests in waterskiing, I do go out to sea quite a bit too and still like the feel of a decent motor, so I’m not look at anything less than a 115.
I’ve started to look at pre-owned engines with the view that I might be able to buy a decent 115 4-stroke for the same money that I get for my 2-stroke. It appears that many out there are less concerned about the fuel costs etc. and just want as much power with as little weight as possible, so there seems to be a reasonable market for mine. But I’ve started looking at newer models (as one does) and I’m now quite interested in the Evinrude V4 115/130 E-TEC range as the weight is the same for both, also the Tohatsu TDLI engines too. These are 2-stroke engines that now confirm to the strict emissions laws and are therefore allowed to be sold to the public for leisure use. They both sound quite amazing engines and claim to offer the same fuel efficiency as 4-strokes but with a lighter weight, better performance and are only marginally louder. Before I go and spend a huge amount of money, I wanted to get some feedback on what others had done to save fuel and whether these new 2-strokes E-TEC’s and TDLI’s are really worth it or whether I should stick to a 4-stroke?
