2 stroke to 4 stroke

[GTpopper73]

Hi ... just bought myself my first inflatable. An Avon R2.50. Still in good condition. Using a Mercury 3.3hp 2 stroke with it. Planning to get a new 3.5 4 stroke for it. Will this make a big difference in terms of power? What is the main diffrence between a 2 stroke and 4 stroke engine?

Thank you...

 

[Sea Rider]

Re: 2 stroke to 4 stroke

The HP difference is very little in power, in terms of weight, a 4 strokes weights more than 2 strokes. Being a small portable, no problem to carry. Personally would go for a 5 HP.

Happy Boating

 

[GTpopper73]

Re: 2 stroke to 4 stroke

Thanks Sea Rider. What about noise or maintenance? Would it be the same or a 4 stroke is more reliable and take more of a beating than a 2 stroke?

 

[Shootit]

Re: 2 stroke to 4 stroke

Thanks Sea Rider. What about noise or maintenance? Would it be the same or a 4 stroke is more reliable and take more of a beating than a 2 stroke?

2 stroke will give you better performance and alot lighter.
Four strokes generally very reliable but more expensive to service generally as well.

 

[robert graham]

Re: 2 stroke to 4 stroke

Nissan makes some very nice, very quiet low HP 4 stroke outboards, maybe check them out before you buy.