I think I seen this is a 2 stroke I currently have a 4 stroke and love it. What are the main differences? Should I stick with a 4 stroke
I think I seen this is a 2 stroke I currently have a 4 stroke and love it. What are the main differences? Should I stick with a 4 stroke
After running 4 strokes for several years I have zero desire to go back to a 2 stroke.
Yep, there aren't too many positive reasons to go with a 2 stroke when you have an option.
GETFISHED !!!
No way would I ever want to change back to a 2 stroke.
I went from an old 225 efi 2 stroke to a 250 proxs 4 stroke v8, and i could not imagine any reason to go back
Sorry, what is the question? Mercury put ProXS on both 2 strokes and 4 strokes. The 250 ProXS Fourstroke started coming out on boats for the 2019 model year I think. At least that seems to be when Triton switched over.Originally Posted by GoneFishingLTN
If your are asking about the functional differences between a 2 stroke and 4 stroke engine, it's probably more productive to just Google that and read up a bit.
Bruce
2019 20 TRX Patriot
Mercury 250 ProXS Fourstroke
HDS 12 Live - Console
HDS 9 Live - Bow
I'm glad that I'm not the only one who can't figure out exactly what the question is...????
If you have a 4 stroke why go backwards to a 2 stroke? If you have a good 2 stroke keep it
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2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
pulled by a 2500HD Denali
proud dad of an ARMY Captain
MAGA
ASE/GM Master tech before tools
I just paid 70 dollars for a gallon of 2 stroke optimax oil. Stay with the 4 stroke...
2017 Triton TRX Patriot w/250 ProXS Optimax
Why there are much better and cheaper options. I run 2 pro xs 250's with 100's of hrs on each and would never ever run nasty DFI oil in either one.
04 521VX 250 Pro XS
14 521C 250 Pro XS
Pennzoil xlf. Good stuff
I run the Mercury recommended Oil as I am under warranty and want no questions if I have a problem. Also don't want to risk mixing of oil brands, as I have seen some bad results from that with friends...
2017 Triton TRX Patriot w/250 ProXS Optimax
I was told by a boat dealer and mechanic that I'd want to throw rocks at an Optimax after running one of the new 4-strokes and he was right. At the risk of ruffling feathers it's my opinion that the people who beat their chests saying 2-stroke is superior have probably never spent any real time with a 4-stroke...OR that couple less mph 4-strokes have been said to have (debatable with the new ones) is needed for them to make up for something lacking "down there". I've spent a ton of time with a couple different EFI 2-strokes, several carb 2-strokes, and an Optipop. Three of those motors were owned by me. Love the smooth and quiet operation of a 4-stroke.
2023 Xpress H18 with 115 SHO and Powertech NRS4 21p
8" Bob's Action Jack
Garmin Echomap 12, 10, 9, and LVS34 networked with Netgear Switch
Ultrex
Trick Steps and Ramp N Clamp
Pulled by a 2016 single cab HEMI Ram
Treat others like you want to be treated when on the water EVEN WHEN IN A TOURNAMENT! No fish is worth having a confrontation because you cut someone off or came in on top of someone.
I pay $17 for pennzoil
I went from an Evinrude fast strike to an OX66 Yamaha to an HPDI Yamaha to a ProXS Merc 2- stroke to my current ProXS 4-stroke. I can even imagine going back to a two-stroke. Just not having to buy oil is enough to keep me going back to a 2-stroke. Still have my little 17.5 tin rig with a 40hp merc 2 stroke but that motor is great.
amsoil is less than 40 per gallon and is great oil
2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
pulled by a 2500HD Denali
proud dad of an ARMY Captain
MAGA
ASE/GM Master tech before tools
Seems like the smaller 2-stroke outboards run forever and don't ask for much in return.
2023 Xpress H18 with 115 SHO and Powertech NRS4 21p
8" Bob's Action Jack
Garmin Echomap 12, 10, 9, and LVS34 networked with Netgear Switch
Ultrex
Trick Steps and Ramp N Clamp
Pulled by a 2016 single cab HEMI Ram
Treat others like you want to be treated when on the water EVEN WHEN IN A TOURNAMENT! No fish is worth having a confrontation because you cut someone off or came in on top of someone.
You got hosed man
As long as they get the oil they need, they normally run forever.
I was a diehard 2 stroke fan, right up until I operated a 250 4 stroke for myself. Man was I misled.
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