#160683 - 09/24/02 04:00 PM
2 or 4 stroke
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River Nutrients
Registered: 03/27/02
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Loc: U.S. Army
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I'm getting ready to replace a 2 stroke 6 hp Merc kicker I had stolen off my boat a couple weeks ago. When getting the estimate for the insurance company I discovered that the difference in price between a 2 and 4 stroke is only a couple hundred bucks. So I've been thinking of getting the 4 stroke.
Any thoughts? Which is prefered by others?
BTW-- mine was stolen in the Graham/Spanaway area. Boat was parked in the driveway with the stern up against the garage door. Stealthy little ****ers. My grandfather used to tell me, "Locks only keep out the honest thieves." Guess he was right.
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#160685 - 09/24/02 05:08 PM
Re: 2 or 4 stroke
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Spawner
Registered: 09/28/01
Posts: 965
Loc: Seattle, Washington
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Personally think you can go either way. My Yamaha 8 is pretty quite for a 2 stroke and only weighs 59 lbs....which makes it easier on me putting it inside when I done fishing.
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#160686 - 09/24/02 05:11 PM
Re: 2 or 4 stroke
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River Nutrients
Registered: 05/06/01
Posts: 2959
Loc: Nisqually
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4 stroke!
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#160688 - 09/24/02 06:32 PM
Re: 2 or 4 stroke
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River Nutrients
Registered: 03/27/02
Posts: 3188
Loc: U.S. Army
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Coho, Olympic Boat Center in Fife quoted me a price of $1500-something for a 4 stroke. I think it was $1300-something for 2 stroke. That's for a 6 horse long shaft. Of course your mileage may vary depending on number of horsies. Little Fish, Good point about the weight factor, but my motor mounts right to my transom. I hate to think I have to take it off every damn time I come home from a long grueling day of fighting behemoth salmonids. Think I'll start chaining my dog to my boat.... no, don't want to lose my dog, too. Chain my wife there instead..... (just kidding honey )
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#160689 - 09/24/02 06:59 PM
Re: 2 or 4 stroke
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Registered: 09/28/01
Posts: 965
Loc: Seattle, Washington
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GoHarley, You're funny. My dog would probably help a thief load the engine in their car (he's a golden). I does kind of suck taking it on and off every time out. JMS
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#160690 - 09/24/02 07:06 PM
Re: 2 or 4 stroke
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Registered: 12/06/00
Posts: 337
Loc: Tacoma, WA,
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goharley, Go with a 8 horse Yamaha high thrust, it's real quiet pushes my 20' super vee 5 miles an hour upriver on the Cow! The bonus is power trim and tilt & shifter both at back of throttle grip, oh ya electric start to. Check out www.3riversmarine.com they are now a Yamaha dealer.
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#160692 - 09/24/02 08:48 PM
Re: 2 or 4 stroke
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River Nutrients
Registered: 03/27/02
Posts: 3188
Loc: U.S. Army
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RiverLiver, Jeffhead-- I've heard about that Yamaha high-thruster. But I'm running a 17' Stryker and think that an 8 horse is a wee bit much. Even with the 6'er I was kicking it in and out of gear constantly to maintain a decent drift with the current. Electric start does sound cool, though, but then again one more thing to go wrong. Damn you guys for giving me too many options.
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#160693 - 09/25/02 12:29 AM
Re: 2 or 4 stroke
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Registered: 01/21/02
Posts: 842
Loc: Satsop
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First, congrats on getting your Merc stolen - probably the best thing that could have happened to you because now you can get the insurance company to pay for that new Yamaha First thing I noticed about my 4 stoke is that it trolls down way slower than the old 2 stroke Merc I had, so I wouldn't worry about having to power down. But either the 6 or 8 horse Yami will work great for you. I bolted my motor on, spot welded the nuts to the bolts, locked the motor on the transom and also through a chain that runs through the floor and through my gas tanks. No problems so far. Not to start another war amongst the dealers, but I got my Yami in Canada for $800 after taxes cheaper than I could find one down here. Yes, I imagine a US dealer wouldn't honor a Canadian warranty, but I have never heard of anyone ever requiring any warranty work on a Yamaha . And I could make a few trips to Canada and still be money ahead if I ever did have a problem. Exchange rate is great at the moment, I'd check it out.
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#160694 - 09/25/02 11:59 AM
Re: 2 or 4 stroke
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Registered: 12/14/01
Posts: 1191
Loc: Everett WA
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gotta go with the 4 stroke 8hp. I bought a honda 4 stroke in canada for a total of 1550.00 usd. a couple of weeks ago and it is fantastic, idles down real slow ( much slower than my old 2 stroke) quiet, no oil to mix and I installed a fuel switch and T so I can run it staight from my main fuel tank, no more extra kicker tank and I am sure I always have fresh fuel for the kicker. Call Galleon Marine at 604 514 0460 in Langley BC. They sell both Yami and Honda and will save you some serious scratch. Make sure you need a high thrust before you spend the extra cash for one. My 17 Arima Sea Ranger does great with my 8 regular thrust.
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#160695 - 09/25/02 12:14 PM
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Registered: 06/12/01
Posts: 557
Loc: Port Townend, WA
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I run a 6hp Yamaha four on my 17 Stryker. While this will give you the power you'll need in most situations, I would do the 8 hp if I were to get a new kicker. The reason is that because of the stairstepped transom there are times that the prop just isn't deep enough in the water to be effective. I think more power would cure that. Other than that, I love my Yamahas... great mileage, no smoke, and the quiet is very nice.
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#160696 - 09/25/02 04:22 PM
Re: 2 or 4 stroke
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Registered: 05/03/01
Posts: 394
Loc: Edmonds
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There are reasons other than just warranty for the Canada motors. You have also not done the dealer in Canada any favor by putting their name here for all to see. Yamaha and Mercury are both working on stopping this across border sales. You have now only giving Yamaha the proof they need for this. And Yes Yamaha's do need warranty work done, as all motors do sometimes. Support your locale dealers or move to Canada.
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#160697 - 09/25/02 04:38 PM
Re: 2 or 4 stroke
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River Nutrients
Registered: 02/08/00
Posts: 3233
Loc: IDAHO
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I had a 9.9 merc 4 stroke stolen off the back of my North West jet this year. It was parked exactly the same way you described. My home owners insurance paid for it, but they told me that it was a one time claim. If the new one gets stolen also, then I'm on my own. It sucks taking the thing off every time you park the boat, but it sucked even worse taking the trash out in the A.M and seeing the motor gone. Locks can't stop bolt cutters. I still can't believe that I did not hear them. That motor is pretty heavy and it was right against the garage door. Anyway, got a 9.9 Merc to replace it for 1800 bucks out of Oregon. Good luck. I like the 4 stroke because I can run it off my main tank. No hassels with premix and an extra tank etc.
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#160698 - 09/25/02 04:41 PM
Re: 2 or 4 stroke
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Registered: 09/28/01
Posts: 965
Loc: Seattle, Washington
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TM, Supporting local business is good policy especially if you are getting some form of benefit from the relationship that can't be quantified in monetary terms (i.e. advice on engine repairs or fishing related information). However, it seems reasonable from a consumer's standpoint that a local dealer would price match if given the opportunity to compete for the business. In most cases this is sound business practice. When doing my research the local dealers would not match prices I was quoted up North even when asked to do so. Not trying to get into a debate, just my $0.02 worth. JMS
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#160699 - 09/25/02 05:06 PM
Re: 2 or 4 stroke
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Registered: 05/03/01
Posts: 394
Loc: Edmonds
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Price match to the canadian $ cant be done, Do hotels in downtown Seattle give the same rates as they do in Vancover? No they dont. As for service advise etc give us a call and we are allways willing to advise you on what you need. also if you look at our ad on Washingtonlakes.com (king Co page) you will see that we are offering 10% discount on parts when you mention the ad. This is on services performed at our shop. I make my living working on and servicing boats.
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#160700 - 09/25/02 05:30 PM
Re: 2 or 4 stroke
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Registered: 05/03/01
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Loc: Edmonds
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I would go 4 stroke , no oil mixing etc. Alittle more maintance than the two stroke though.
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#160701 - 09/25/02 05:51 PM
Re: 2 or 4 stroke
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Repeat Spawner
Registered: 12/14/01
Posts: 1191
Loc: Everett WA
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A few thoughts on outboards purchased in Canada. First I have no idea how a manufacturer can stop a dealer from selling a motor to a someone across the border and I don't know why they would try. They could be voiding a sure sale in canada in exchange for a possible sale in the usa of the same motor. Not a very sound buisness practice. As for comparing Seattle and Vancouver hotel prices well the comparison is not valid. One hotel is in Seattle, one in Vancouver. If you wish to stay in Seattle you will need to pay Seattle prices. Here we the same product in 2 places at different prices. It is just a matter of where you wish to purchase the product. If the canada option was not available I would also check into going to Oregon to purchase to avoid the sales tax saving almost 9%. It basically comes down to good ol competition in buisness. Weigh all the pros and cons of each option and make a decision you think is best for you.
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#160702 - 09/25/02 06:13 PM
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Registered: 05/03/01
Posts: 394
Loc: Edmonds
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Baddog what kind of buisness are you in? Do you buy other items up in Canada? This is to stupid to keep going on. Buy it all up there.
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