I've always heard (and from several owners of them) that the 4 strokers have
better fuel economy.
Not true??

Bill


"Capt John" wrote in message
oups.com...
You have to change the oil, no oil to change on a two stroke. Their's a
lot more moving parts in a four stroke, more parts = more maintenance.
If I were in the market for a large outboard I would go with a fuel
injected two stroke. Less maintenance, less weight, probably cost less,
probably more reliable because it's nothing new and fewer parts, faster
curise speed and they burn less fuel up on plane. The marketing people
want you to feel good about buying a four stroke, like your doing your
part to save the planet. When the hype meets reality head on, the four
stroke is hard to justify.