I just don't know!

[greg baranitsky]

Hi all! I've been lurking around this board for a while now searching and reading the threads on 2 vs 4 strokes. I've found tons of useful information. My problem is that I have to make a choice on either a Yamaha 115 4 stroke or a Evinrude DI 115 2 stroke. This motor will go on a 2003 Lund 17' pro sport that will be used for fishing and skiing. I would really like to give the business to Bombardier because I believe that they have solved all the problems around the FICHT. The only problem is that I know that Bombardier is going to sell off its recreational division and that includes Johnson & Evinrude outboards. My question is that will the new owners be as passionate to make the best outboards on the water? Also will they support the ones they did not sell? One other thing that I haven't been able to find is any information on how well the DI 2 strokes troll, will they choke up? What does the Yamaha use to drive the camshafts belt or chain? Do the valves need to be adjusted and at what intervals?<br />Any help would be very much appreciated

 

[JB]

Re: I just don't know!

Howdy, Wateraffair.<br /><br />Is Daimler Chrysler supporting the Chrysler products built before they were sold to Daimler?<br /><br />Whomever may buy the Johnson and Evinrude brands from Bombardier will not be buying the assets of a bankrupt company. They would be buying strong, profitable divisions that are gaining in market share and about to start delivering the E-Tech family that will further increase their market share.<br /><br />Any risk that an engine purchased from Bombardier now will not be fully supported is so small as to be negligible.<br /><br />Next, Bombardier has redesigned what used to be called the Ficht Direct Injection System enough that they no longer call it Ficht. It is now simply DFI, and it is reliable.<br /><br />All 4 strokes require periodic valve adjustment. My Suzi DF70 gets checked every 200 hours. I do not know whether Yamaha uses belt or chain to drive the cams, but I don't think it matters. Suzuki does use chains to drive the cams on the DF115 4 stroke sold as both Suzuki and Johnson.<br /><br />Most DFI 2 strokes will troll well, but in my opinion, 4 strokes troll better, smoother and quieter.<br /><br />The DFI 'Rude would be lighter, use less fuel and offer a slightly better hole shot than either 4 stroke.<br /><br />For anything except a lust for speed I would choose the Johnson version of the Suzuki DF115 4 stroke.<br /><br />Good luck.