Two Stroke OB's new?

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neil1967 said:
..and two-strokes have not been banned - provided they can meet the emissions standards, which very few of the smaller ones can.

Neil
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And ITYWF the same emission standards apply to all petrol engines. Inboard as well as outboard and 4 stroke as well as 2 stroke.

There is a separate set of standards for diesel engines.
 
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VicS said:
And ITYWF the same emission standards apply to all petrol engines. Inboard as well as outboard and 4 stroke as well as 2 stroke.

There is a separate set of standards for diesel engines.
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OK My apologies - that will teach me to read the advert properly!

I had been looking at a series of two strokes and obviously had my mind set on one thing!
 
john_morris_uk said:
I guess we are aware that two stroke OB's have been banned from sale in EU for a few years now (except to commercial vessels.) I have seen a few for sale but with 'only to commercial users' on the advert.

Any comments on this one or is there a catch?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Tohat...at_Engines_EngineParts_SM&hash=item5882ac1c9c

And yes, I am in the market for a 9.8hp two stroke...
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36Kg is pretty light for nearly 10HP. Twin cylinders as well - hmm nice and quiet :D. I have a 6HP twin Yamaha 4 stroke which ways the same - lovely quiet engine and light enough to chuck in the boot to take home :)
 
I think the law is that existing stocks of 2 strokes can be sold legally, but import of engines not meeting emissions regs is illegal.

As the OP engine is a 4t anyway it doesnt matter, but it would not be illegal to sell an unused new pre2007 2T

Should not think there are many left now!
 
oldharry said:
I think the law is that existing stocks of 2 strokes can be sold legally, but import of engines not meeting emissions regs is illegal.

As the OP engine is a 4t anyway it doesnt matter, but it would not be illegal to sell an unused new pre2007 2T

Should not think there are many left now!
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This is hearesay, but when I was buying bits for my elderly Mercury I was told by the dealer I could buy a new one... there is a wharehouse in Belgium half full of new 2-strokes imported before 2007.
It wouldn't be difficult to test, but my Merc just won't die.
 
Mainbrayce have the Tohatsu 3.5 and 10hp,2 stroke. I just checked out of interest,no connection. (except that I rate Tohatsu 2 strokes as being light and reliable, and I love Alderney!) cheers Jerry.
 
jerrytug said:
Mainbrayce have the Tohatsu 3.5 and 10hp,2 stroke. I just checked out of interest,no connection. (except that I rate Tohatsu 2 strokes as being light and reliable, and I love Alderney!) cheers Jerry.
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I bought my Tohatsu 3.5 there in 2004, not to avoid the emissions legislation, which did not exist then, but saved a good bit of VAT. It has been an excellent purchase.

Last year I bought a small Mercury two-stroke on Ebay, just like new, only been in fresh water six times, very reasonable price. They come up from time to time.
 
jerrytug said:
Mainbrayce have the Tohatsu 3.5 and 10hp,2 stroke. I just checked out of interest,no connection. (except that I rate Tohatsu 2 strokes as being light and reliable, and I love Alderney!) cheers Jerry.
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Yes and they can get any other hp you may want as well :) I love Alderney too. I might just have to accidentally forget my current heavy 4s OB when I go over next year and be forced to buy one - only for use over there of course ;)
 
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