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    Looking an 18-21 ft boat for fishing & tow sports

    I'm looking for a new boat. Some of the younger members of my family would like to ski & tube. I'm leaning toward a 4-stroke outboard, by Yamaha, Honda or Suzuki. I guess Mercury is made by Nissan, so that would work as well. Which of the 4 brands seems to have the best warranty? Is 150 hp...
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    What if any advantage do 2 cycle outboards have over 4 cycles

    Is there any reason to get a 2 cycle outboard these days. My understanding is that high internal pressure (from compression) is what is necessary to get performance out of an internal combustion engine. In the past anyway, 4 stokes had an advantage in compression. I also notice law enforcement...
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    PWC seem like a cost effective way to boat & ski

    I bought a new kawasaki jet ski in 1989. Had it for 12 yrs. Even though a new PWC would be like $12K, they burn less fuel and can still pull a skier or board. Boats have become a lot more expensive over the last few yrs. I noticed a small boat with a sixty HP engine is being sold to compete with...
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