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Post by baltic on Apr 26, 2006 12:45:14 GMT -5
Hi
can anyone advise on best used yamaha outboard...8hp 2 stroke or 4 stroke for lough fishing ?
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Post by kingfisher on Apr 26, 2006 15:06:19 GMT -5
Hi can anyone advise on best used yamaha outboard...8hp 2 stroke or 4 stroke for lough fishing ? dunno about yamaha but I know that once you go for a four stroke you dont go back-much more pleasant to use |
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Post by highlander on Apr 26, 2006 15:52:20 GMT -5
For slow speed use the four stroke reigns supreme. If you are just going to use it to motor between drift or cover a bit of distance then I prefer the two stroke option. Maintenance on a two stroke is considerably simpler than on the four stroke option with it's valves & push rods.
Tight Lines
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Post by jan on Apr 26, 2006 16:04:15 GMT -5
and, in my experience, the two strokes start much easier - drifting on to a lee shore the four stroke often takes four of five pulls to start, whcih can be a disaster - the two stroke suzuki always starts first pull - allows you to get that bit closer confidently the minnkota is even better!  |
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Post by meiklebin on Apr 26, 2006 16:04:17 GMT -5
I've heard that 2 stroke engines are going to be illegal for pollution reasons.
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Post by 3lbgrayling on Apr 26, 2006 19:19:35 GMT -5
BUY NOW. don't know what's happening, but if you want a two stroke ,buy it now, theyre not banned yet.
jim
PS i like two strokes,
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Post by The Famous Grouse on Apr 26, 2006 19:53:16 GMT -5
For simplicity, lower purchase cost, and low maintainance, a 2-stroke is the way to go. Light, simple, dozens fewer moving parts, and very little maintainance. Add oil to the petrol, and go. No oil changes and they weigh much less than the same HP 4 stroke.
For efficiency and slow-speed running, a 4 stroke rules the roost. They can run at just above idle all day long with no fouling or stalling.
For open water running, a 4 stroke uses about half the fuel of a 2 stroke. On larger rivers and lakes here, where I need to do miles of open water running, it's not unusual for me to to use 7 or 8 gallons of fuel per day in my 25 HP 2 stroke. On the Mississippi and other larger rivers here, I actually have a second extended range fuel tank that I put in the boat so I'm carrying a full 10 gallons of fuel to get through a whole day.
Yamaha is a good name in outboards and they have a great reputation over here at least.
Grouse
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Post by 3lbgrayling on Apr 26, 2006 20:17:13 GMT -5
grouse, that's nearly an advert.  but i know what you mean.  jim
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sooty
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Post by sooty on Apr 27, 2006 6:03:18 GMT -5
They'll have to face two strokes out they won't be banned out right. The 8HP yamaha is without a doubt the most reliable engine out there. I've had a few honda's, johnsons' etc... but was I sorry I sold the yamaha!! Got a new one this year and I've never been happier. The extra bulk of the four stroke doesn't do the back any favours, have a 15hp 4 stroke honda and it's like moving a baby elephant!! Good engine as well but I've heard the lower HP four strokes aren't great.
8HP two stroke yamaha is the best all round engine by a long shot.
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Post by Breac on Apr 27, 2006 6:04:40 GMT -5
I'm also looking to invest in a small outboard 5 or 6hp.
Would be glad of any suggestions on model (Johnson, Yamaha, Suzuki, etc.).
I'll only be needing it to motor between drifts so I can see, from the advice already given, that a 2 stroke would be best.
Regards.
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Post by joey1 on Apr 27, 2006 6:15:12 GMT -5
Hi can anyone advise on best used yamaha outboard...8hp 2 stroke or 4 stroke for lough fishing ? I've a mercury 15 Hp 2 stroke. Reliable and simply maintained. Can't go past Yamaha, Mercury or the best of the lot is Mariner engines 2 or 4 stroke. LOL. J. |
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Post by The Famous Grouse on Apr 27, 2006 23:12:33 GMT -5
I'm also looking to invest in a small outboard 5 or 6hp. Would be glad of any suggestions on model (Johnson, Yamaha, Suzuki, etc.). I'll only be needing it to motor between drifts so I can see, from the advice already given, that a 2 stroke would be best. Regards. More depends on how the outboard was used and how well it was cared for than the brand name. Yamaha, Mercury, Johnson, Evinrude, and Mariner were all good brands in my view. BTW, Mariner was made by Mercury and Johnson and Evinrude come from the same company as well. Johnson and Evinrude are now made by Bombardier, Mercury is still independent. It seems to be down more to what you can find available and what year. Generally, I like to stick to mid-1980s and newer 2 strokes, but that's not to say the older ones can't be good. One guy I fish with has a 1970s Evinrude 9.9 HP that runs like a swiss watch. I'd strongly advise you to run any outboard you're considering buying. Either in a test tank, or out on the water. BTW, I'm sure everyone knows this, but never start an outboard without the lower unit in the water. The main thing I'd say is to check the compression and make sure the outboard is pumping cooling water properly. Most outboards have an indicator stream that shows if the water pump is working. If it's not, beware! Outboards that have been stored for long periods of time can sieze their water pumps and then if the owner is careless and runs them witout proper cooling. . . Grouse |
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