40 HP Outboard – 2 or 4 stroke?

  • djlengyel
    Lake Elmo, MN
    Posts: 29
    August 7, 2005 at 6:06 pm #1233588

    I’m contemplating buying a new boat and would appreciate some advice and/or recommendations. I’m wanting a 16′ tiller with a 40 HP motor (the Crestliner Angler 1600 or FishHawk 1650 are near the top of my list). I like the idea of the smooth running, quiet 4 stroke, but I believe it comes at about a $1000+ premium as compared to the 2 stroke, plus I believe it is heavier. Is it worth the extra money in an outboard this size? I’ve had a 2 stroke Mercury (20HP) for the past 22 years and it has performed wonderfully. I can only imagine the latest 2 strokes are even better. Any advice or opinions would be appreciated.

    Thanks,

    Dave

    jbb
    Minneapolis area
    Posts: 199
    August 8, 2005 at 12:44 am #376992

    I’ve got a ’98 two stroke and I love it. It’s on a 16′ rebel

    nate-cadwell
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 498
    August 8, 2005 at 3:13 am #377004

    I would also say go with the E-Tec I have a 90hp and love it give Smitty’s Marine a call and ask for Kenny or Ron they will shoot ya a great price,
    651 345-3990

    lonewolf
    La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 292
    August 8, 2005 at 1:51 pm #377032

    I have a Crestliner 1600 angler two years old with 50hp Yamaha fourstoke. I love it I would never go back to the original 2 strokes, but I would check out an ETEC. Have heard nothing but good things.

    garvi
    LACROSSE WI
    Posts: 1137
    August 10, 2005 at 8:01 pm #377603

    ONE THING THAT IS NOT MENTIONED HERE IS THAT A FOUR STROKE WILL GIVE YOU GREAT MILEAGE WHICH THESE DAYS IS IMPORTANT TO ME.

    etecangler1
    Posts: 64
    August 10, 2005 at 9:59 pm #377630

    Quote:

    ONE THING THAT IS NOT MENTIONED HERE IS THAT A FOUR STROKE WILL GIVE YOU GREAT MILEAGE WHICH THESE DAYS IS IMPORTANT TO ME.


    Sure a 4-stroke will give you good mileage, but an E-TEC will do all those things a 4-stroke will do without losing any performance.

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