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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | As a general rule, 4 strokes are a bit slower out of the hole and have a little less top end speed. They are generally heavier. The 2 stroke DFI motors generally are a little 'greener' and get a little better fuel economy.
The 4 strokes are much quieter. They troll down a little better, too.
Winterizing any of the motors isn't a big deal to get done, but the E Tec is easiest.
Mercury Marine's DFI 2 stroke Opti Max is the best value on the water right now price/performance/warranty/service availability/all things considered. Suzuki has a great outboard, as do Yamaha and Evinrude. Yamaha is moving toward 4 stroke only but still has some DFI models for sale out there in the larger bores, Suzuki has 4 stroke only, Mercury has 2 stroke DFI, 4 stroke, and the 4 stroke Turbo charged Verado. Evinrude is 2 stroke DFI only, and doesn't have their own kicker yet, they use a Suzuki 9.9.
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