I was told , that 2 cycle engines may not be legally sold 10 years from now.
That's optimistic. I heard global warming was going to have all the water dried up in 8 years anyway.
Yep, big guy...aint no way they will get my 50's 3hp weedless drives (2), my 4hp 84 (its gets sold to neighbors for the RBoat, but I have first rights on it if selling).., my 61 5.5 Johnny, OR my Rude 23 pound "oar" (2hp 71 "Mate")..might not be as fast as a speeding bullet, but I own those too to keep them at bay while I slowly, quietly, with zero vibration, motor home!I think that DFI 2 strokes, particularly the etec Evinrudes, have proven that 2 stroke engines can be made to run as clean as most 4 strokes.
Future regulations will require all new outboards to meet strict emission standards without discriminating against particular technologies or outlawing the millions of carbed 2 strokes in use.
Local laws may continue to ban carbed 2 strokes because of the inconvenience of enforcing localized emissions standards.
I agree with SCAATY except that I don't think great lightweight engines like the OMC 3 to 4.5 twins will go away in our lifetimes. They can be converted to run on ethanol and biodegradable oils to meet most emission standards.
I was told , that 2 cycle engines may not be legally sold 10 years from now.
Love the news media. Keep you hyped up with all their crap so that you can't concentrate on what you need to be concentrating on.
I especially like the ethnic diverse (so that it appeals to everyone) cast of "Evening News from Channel XYZ" (see them plastered on billboards all over town.....competing with the other channels of similar notearity) all ready to get your stomach in turmoil just as you get home after the day's work, and commuter traffic, and listen to the kids problems, and the wife's contribution.
Like some other things I can think of. Controlling the masses through fear!
Worry about it when it happens, just like if you get West Nile from a mosquito, or botulism from a can of sauce, or fall off the top of the Empire State Building.
Mark
No body that matters cares about your opinion anyway.Hear you man! No body that matters cares about your opinion anyway. Takes awhile for a person to figure that out.
Mark