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Originally Posted by gulfstar 44
My 15hp 2 stroke outboard has died for my rib 310. When talking with some people they claim that the 4 stoke does not have the immediate power of a 2 stroke engine. My old evinrude weighed 77 poiunds vs new 15's weighing more than 100. Any advice on an outboard that can get a AVon Rib310 up on plane with 4 adults and still weigh little enough to carry down the transom ladder by a 62 year old sailor. I am avoiding using the davits since the avon slides down the transom and the outboard would not.
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for your requirements in my opinion, to get 4 people up on plane, on a 310 avon, and with your weight limitations, you are going to need to find a 15hp 2 stroke. Can't really think of a
4 stroke that will do that, tried the same thing on an apex with the tohatsu 9.9 and no joy, but others might have a different experience.
Others mentioned, but
head to the
bahamas, and grab a enduro 15hp 2 stroke, or pay an outrageous
price at the few dealers domestically that are stocking the older engines.
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