Marine Engines

[Rob]

Two Stroke vs Four Stroke?

Which one is better? Looking at bass boats and trying to decide on which way to go.

[kylebuck]

4 stroke is better on fuel.

[69camfrk]

4 strokes are less trouble and would be my pick. Here is one with a 4 stroke that should get you to the fishin' hole pretty quick!

Jet Boat

[LATB]

2 stroke is going to be a dinosaur soon.

the flats boats guys still love 'em for their light weight and "giddy-up"

weight is a major consideration...especially with the high HP and small boat rigs.

for a lot of guys, it comes down to maintenance...

you want to burn the oil...or change it?

btw...what boat you looking at? glass or aluminum?

[Joecooool]

Price is the only place where a two stroke wins.

The four stroke is far more fuel efficient and doesn't smell. The difference in price is made up in fuel savings in less than a season of boating.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Joecooool

Price is the only place where a two stroke wins.

100% incorrect

[Rob]

Originally Posted by LarsAtTheBeach

2 stroke is going to be a dinosaur soon.

the flats boats guys still love 'em for their light weight and "giddy-up"

weight is a major consideration...especially with the high HP and small boat rigs.

for a lot of guys, it comes down to maintenance...

you want to burn the oil...or change it?

btw...what boat you looking at? glass or aluminum?

Aluminum boat, I want something light. Looking at 17'-19'

Originally Posted by Joecooool

Price is the only place where a two stroke wins.

The four stroke is far more fuel efficient and doesn't smell. The difference in price is made up in fuel savings in less than a season of boating.

I do want to save money, this is obviously a seasonal vehicle.