<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FEARTHETURTLE210 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">when they can build a 4 stroke that is not a dead weight on the back of a transom i would buy one, 4 strokes offer alot of benefits but there usually much heavier and lack the performance a 2 stroke offers but they are quieter and fuel efficient...</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'll bet they are closer than you think. The 4 stroke 225 outweighs the 2 stroke like 64 pounds. By the time you take the oil tank out, they are pretty dang close. Also, you do lose a lil performance (2-3 mph) but if I ever buy new, I'll hang a 4 stroke on the back in a second. Would have when I bought a few months ago but found a GREAT deal!!!!