I used to work on Kirby Lauson motors ......same genus ?My OB collection is up to 75 now. Only 5 are 4-stroke, and that includes the 1950 Lauson that was built before it's time.
When we want to have some fun, we put one of the oldies on one of my antique / Classic boats and go for a spin. But, my fishing boat and family boats sport 4-strokes. Fun is one thing, but if you are fishing and/or on vacation, there is no excuse for having to tinker.
There is certainly a place for both.
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