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Comparing two-stroke with the new breed of four-stroke outboard engines: power, fuel economy, pollution, weight, noise, maintenance and repair, and cost.
[SailNet, 1 April 2003]
A test of nine 15-horsepower outboards, both two- and four-stroke, for actual weight and carrying ease, operation and serviceability, decibel level, and fuel economy. Photos and table of results available only offline.
[Cruising World, 2 October 2003]
A comparison of 8-hp four-stroke outboards from Johnson, Tohatsu, Yamaha, and Honda. The testers looked at starting, tilting, storage, portability on land, noise, and price. Also oil fill, dipstick, filter, and drain access. 6 pages with photos and tables of features and test results.
[Practical Sailor, 15 January 2004]
Four electric motors from Minn Kota, MotoGuide are rated for comparative speed, thrust, amp draw and ease and security of mounting. 5 pages with photos and table of specs and test results.
[Practical Sailor, 15 May 2005]
Engines from Suzuki, Mercury, and Yamaha are tested and rated for portability, installation, starting, idle operation, oil fill and spark plug access, and raising and lowering. 5 pages with photos and tabular features and test results. Sidebar with tips on maintaining these engines.
[Practical Sailor, 1 December 2003]
Davits for dinghies or outboard engine that fold flush with the boat′s stern. Capacity up to 300 pounds per pair.
[Forespar Products Corporation, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA]
Five hp 4-cycle outboard claims to be cheaper than competitors and can be serviced at over 30,000 dealers worldwide.
[Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, Jefferson, WI, USA]
Teak outboard mount secures to rail or stanchion. Stock or custom.
[Teakflex Products, Pawcatuck, CT, USA]
Maker of 2- and 4-stroke outboard engines from 3.5 to 200 horsepower.
[Johnson Outboards, Sturtevant, WI, USA]
Polyethylene gas tank designed to fit snugly into the bow of an 8′ to 11′ inflatable boat.
[Todd Enterprises, Cranston, RI, USA]An estimated 30 percent of all fuel and oil used in two-stroke engines ends up in the water.
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