On Jan 5, 8:42*am, wrote:
Hoping this works cause I'm at work trying to access the ng through
Google...

Anyway, I'm considering purchasing another boat and see now that
Tracker is selling mostly with four stroke engines. I'll assume that
this means no more mixing oil and gas which is a positive, and that
the engine will not be as loud. Most likely will be a little slower
compared to a two stroke too, right? Speed aint that important to me
as I'm only looking at about a 40hp anyway.

I remember winterizing my two stroke... but I'm wondering about the
four stroke. Since it doesn't burn oil, I really wouldn't have to
about oil gumming up the fuel injection, like I did with the carbs...
Speaking of fuel injections, how's the gas consumption?

I know... I'm sounding like a noob again!

Hi Charles;

I would look at the Evinrude E-Tec 40 HP. It is 2 cycle 2 cylinder
with no mixing of oil and gas and EFI. Can be ordered in several
configurations with electric or rope starter etc. I recently replaced
my engine with an E-Tec and it is the best engine I have ever run.
Mine is a 90hp 3 cylinder 2 cycle. It is quiet and starts easily. In
addition it has an auto winterizing feature which lets you winterize
with no hassle. Much better fuel efficiency than my old engine. If you
want to take a look at it just give me a call. I recently pulled it
home to redo all the electrical wiring but will have it back at the
marina shortly.

Happy New Year and best wishes.

Jack