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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | It's plain common knowledge that the DFI two strokes are stronger, faster, and achieve better fuel economy IN THE FIELD RUNNING ON CONSUMER'S boats. Htnr, get out to a major event where the Pros are running almost to the edge of their fuel load and see who is traveling the longest distance. Absolutely no question the DFI two strokes are faster.The Props in the B&W test, by the way, were supposed to have been chosen by the engine builder for what they felt would get top performance for their product.
The Bass and Walleye Boat writers ( read the comments) already suspected from previous testing the DFI Merc would take overall honors and beat the 4s on the fuel economy side of things, but really had hoped to test the Etec against the others. No idea why Bombardier declined to send motors. I see them on the FLW and PWT, and they seem to be strong, quiet as quiet, good running engines. As far as emissions, I'll find the Bombardier, Yamaha and Merc stuff if I get a chance and post it.
The new DFI 2s are NOT 'dirt bike' or motorcycle technology; Bombardier (not a tiny or uninformed company by any means) has bet everything 2 strokes are the future in 'green and clean' outboard technology.
I believe I presented facts, and backed them up with what the outboard companies are saying about their engines at OEM meetings I attend, experience in the field at literally dozens of Pro Walleye events, and salted all that with the idea the differences are not huge, and the decision on which engine one buys will be based on 'feature/benefits' and each customer's interpretation of all of this.
The Suzi is a beautifully engineered and well built motor. Are they warranty proof? Of course not. My son ran a 70 that spent a fair amount of time in the shop, but the service was excellent and dealer network plenty strong.
So study up, make a decision based on facts, and enjoy the new motor. Tomorrow, I order a new 200 OptiMax and a new 9.9 Pro Kicker.
Why not a Verado? I ran one two years ago; it was an amazing engine. Fast, quiet, and strong, that supercharged 4 stroke was very nice. I just can't see spending the extra money on one. That's me! We will see where Mercury and Yamaha go in the future with the DFI and 4 stroke technology. Suzi is strictly 4, Yamaha both, Mercury both, and Bombardier strictly 2. Interesting. |
