bassbuster Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 Which would be less maintenance a two stroke or a four stroke ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 I don't think either of them have a whole bunch of maintenance. One thing to consider tho is weight, the 4-stroke will be much heavier. I have a two-stroke Yamaha kicker (8HP) that mixes at 100: 1 and has been a wonderful motor...think it's a 1999 or 2000 model. I change the plug about once per year and the lower unit oil twice a year, that's it. It has run like a champ for 5 years. My big motor is a 140 Suzuki 4-stroke and it's a great motor too but I am not taking it on and off the boat, lol. If you plan on carrying the motor much to prevent theft I would look seriously at the two-stroke...just my humble O-pin-yun. jed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranker Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 I have had both 2 and 4 stroke motors and have never had to do more maintenance on one than the other.I will say that I prefer the 2 stroke motor for power and top end speed but the 4 stroke motors tend to be a little better on fuel mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macspredshack Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 4 stroke motors tend to be a little better on fuel mileage. And will troll at low revs for ever without the slightest problem...even the bigger motors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
