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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

01-06-2013, 12:37

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4 stroke - what to do different than with 2 stroke?

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Posted By Rakuflames

Re: 4 stroke - what to do different than with 2 stroke?

Until you sprain your ankle. :)

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

01-06-2013, 09:34

Replies: 31

4 stroke - what to do different than with 2 stroke?

Views: 3,195

Posted By Rakuflames

Re: 4 stroke - what to do different than with 2 stroke?

I agree. They are completely a pain in the ass, and for most of the sailing I use, I just take oars. I had a really good 6 hp 4/stroke that had been the motor propulsion, for my first, smaller...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

01-06-2013, 09:03

Replies: 31

4 stroke - what to do different than with 2 stroke?

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Posted By Rakuflames

Re: 4 stroke - what to do different than with 2 stroke?

This is fine for those who can do it, but anyone who has arthritis in their shoulders isn't going to want to be rowing against a current to get to shore, say, in key West. Using these aids sometimes...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

01-06-2013, 08:26

Replies: 31

4 stroke - what to do different than with 2 stroke?

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Posted By Rakuflames

Re: 4 stroke - what to do different than with 2 stroke?

Yes, and if it was run in salt water, attach a hose, set it in a bucket of water and run fresh water through the engine. Clean the crystallized minerals out of the engine while you're at it.

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

31-05-2013, 18:30

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4 stroke - what to do different than with 2 stroke?

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Posted By Rakuflames

Re: 4 stroke - what to do different than with 2 stroke?

I just sold my 6 hp 4 stroke because it was just too heavy to get from the back of the sailboat to the dinghy at 59 lb. Also it really was too powerful for my dinghy. It was just the wrong engine for...

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