[Rhodes22-list] Outboards

[Robert Skinner]

Roger Pihlaja wrote:
> Bill,
> ...

This looks like a classic case of engineer vs. liberal arts 
major, textbook vs. anecdote.

Perhaps the audience has already made up their minds about 
the evidence, and is sitting back in ring-side seats for 
the clash of Titanic wills?

The tally of at least partly substantiated generalizations 
so far seems to be as follows:

2-strokes are lighter
2-strokes are noisier
2-strokes are banned on some waters due to polluting output
2-stroke production is being limited
2-strokes are cheaper when you can find them

4-strokes are generally seen as less polluting
4-strokes, broken in and in good tune, are less polluting
4-strokes are still heavier than 2-strokes
4-strokes tend to be more expensive
4-strokes are quieter
4-strokes tend to vibrate more - 1/2 the power pulses

Have I missed anything?  Is there any remaining disagreement?
-- 
Robert Skinner
"Squirrel Haven", 9 Gateway Commons, Gorham, Maine 04038-1331