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179 · 03-27-2003, 09:38 AM

Van,
I agree that the 4-strokes especially the 200+hp models are a bit slower than the 2-strokes, especially the current Ficht motors.

There is a trade-off though, sacrifice a little top end speed for the superior fuel mileage at low rpms, not having to add ring free, or oil, and also the quiet, smoke free operation. IMO the benefits out weigh the speed factor. There also is a resale factor, as a majority of new boats being sold today are equipped with 4-strokes.

I would guess that on this 23' Parker the speed differance between the 225 4, and 225 2, would be 2-4mph on the top end.

I compare the current 4-stroke criticism similar to what we experienced in the 80's with the introduction of fuel injection, alot of people refused to buy vehicles with the new tech claiming the performance would suffer and reliability wouldn't be there, none of that ever panned out and infact ended up to be the opposite...

03-27-2003, 09:38 AM	#14
179 Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Outer Banks NC, Charlestown RI Posts: 1,053	Van, I agree that the 4-strokes especially the 200+hp models are a bit slower than the 2-strokes, especially the current Ficht motors. There is a trade-off though, sacrifice a little top end speed for the superior fuel mileage at low rpms, not having to add ring free, or oil, and also the quiet, smoke free operation. IMO the benefits out weigh the speed factor. There also is a resale factor, as a majority of new boats being sold today are equipped with 4-strokes. I would guess that on this 23' Parker the speed differance between the 225 4, and 225 2, would be 2-4mph on the top end. I compare the current 4-stroke criticism similar to what we experienced in the 80's with the introduction of fuel injection, alot of people refused to buy vehicles with the new tech claiming the performance would suffer and reliability wouldn't be there, none of that ever panned out and infact ended up to be the opposite...