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    4 stroke v 2 stroke. Outboard

    Yes they are light. The 2 strokes. Can you hit 11.5 kmph average speed. And the 4 stroke actually planed my sib (briefly )on my first day out with it. My Suzuki dt2 never came close to planing.
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    4 stroke v 2 stroke. Outboard

    Nevertheless feels and operates beautifully compared to a 30 year old 2 stroke.
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    4 stroke v 2 stroke. Outboard

    That's progress for new technology I guess. Like all newer cars now are controlled by computers. Diagnostic etc. But very few people would drive a 15-20 year old car.
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    4 stroke v 2 stroke. Outboard

    Probably. 30 years old.. but I find the 4 stroke not only more powerful, but smoother, quieter, easier to start and the neutral gear is great to have. Kind of like buying a car 15 years newer , everything is just way smoother.
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    4 stroke v 2 stroke. Outboard

    Hi folks. So I upgraded my old 2 HP dt2 for a much newer 4 stroke 2.5 HP mariner and a great decision!. Id recommend any one thinking about upgrading to do so. Much smoother, starts easier , more powerful and the neutral gear also. Did a gps speed test and achieved average speed of 11.5 kmph...
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    3.3 HP Johnson.

    Hi folks. Is it worth buying a 3.3 HP Johnson outboard. Year 1991. Running perfectly. I hear some parts for these are very difficult to get. And indeed when you look online a lot of parts are not available with the suppliers. Do parts off other brands fit these. ?
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    Outboard weight.

    Hi folks. Is an 18 kg outboard a comfortable weight out to lift on and off an inflatable sib regularly, to and from car boot etc. ??
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    2 HP v 3 HP.

    That's interesting.
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    Hull speed.

    Hi folks. I understand the formula to work out hull speed, but why is it that you can exceed hull speed without planing. ? I exceed the hull speed of my flat bottom sib by 25 to 30 percent while still not planing. What's happening in this instance. ??
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    2 HP dt2 v 2.5 fourstroke Suzuki.

    Thank you for your reply and the information. 🙂
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    2 HP v 3 HP.

    Hi folks. Any idea why a Yamaha Malta 3 HP 2 strokes performance was less than a 2 HP dt2 on the same sib.less acceleration and less top speed. Same water, wind conditions etc. Propellor pitch on 3 HP (6). Propellor pitch on the 2 HP. (4.5) ??
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    Outboard upgrade.

    Hi folks. I'm currently upgrading my dt2 Suzuki motor. My options are a mercury 3.5 4 stroke or an old 3.5 HP 2 stroke. Only 100 pounds in the difference price wise. Which is the better option overall. ??
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    2 HP dt2 v 2.5 fourstroke Suzuki.

    Yes. Would you notice the difference of the extra 1/2 a HP . In your experience
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    2 HP dt2 v 2.5 fourstroke Suzuki.

    Hi folks. I'm thinking of upgrading to a 2.5 HP Suzuki fourstroke from a dt2. Will there be any difference in power. ?
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    2.5 HP johnson. Twin cylinder.

    It's a newer model. Yes I think 1993.
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    2.5 HP johnson. Twin cylinder.

    Hi folks. Does any one know about the 2.5 HP twin cylinder Johnson. Is it the same as the single cylinder performance wise. ?? Reliability, parts. ?
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    2.5 HP outboards.

    Hi folks. I'm looking at getting a 2.5 HP 4 stroke for my 2.6 meter sib. I recently watched a video reviewing 4 major brands online. The Yamaha Suzuki Honda and selva. All 2.6 HP. Two of these were able to get a 2.7 meter sib to plane. The Yamaha and the selva. Yet they were all 2.5 HP. ?? The...
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