Four-Stroke Outboard Motors For Sale Near Stapleton, AL and Pensacola, FL

About Four Stroke Outboard Motors

Those looking to buy a boat often have one important consideration ─ should they get a two-stroke or four-stroke motor? Earlier, the 2-stroke motor dominated the market but ever since the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) put stricter limits on pollutants, their popularity has decreased.

At L&M Marine LLC, we know that you want to get something that works for both you and the environment you spend time in. That is why we’ve created this guide to help you decide if a 4-stroke motor is right for you. If you want more information or clarity, come to our dealership in Stapleton, Alabama and our expert technicians will be more than happy to further assist you.

Long Lasting

Four-stroke outboard motors last longer because two-stroke ones need a mixture of gas and oil to keep all their parts lubricated, which isn’t easy to formulate. While the 2-stroke motor is easier to assemble and repair, it also breaks down more easily. Four-stroke motors are built to last, which makes them more complex and heavier machines.
 

Fuel Efficiency & Emissions

One of the reasons the EPA clamped down on two-stroke motors is that they were very noisy and produced more pollutants that harmed the rivers and lakes. Four-stroke motors are more quiet and safer for the environment. They give you more miles per gallon and produce fewer emissions.

Maintenance

When it comes to upkeep, 4-stroke outboards need more work than 2-stroke ones. Since a four-stroke motor is a more complex machine, it is heavier and more expensive. It has internal oil reservoirs and sumps that need regular oil level checks, filter replacements, and oil changes. In case of any repairs, four-stroke motors need experienced technicians to work on them.
 

Performance

A four stroke outboard motor is much quieter than a 2-stroke one. It also doesn’t require lube oil to keep it working well. While it is more expensive to buy, a four-stroke motor doesn’t guzzle up fuel so it does save you money in operation costs. In terms of speed, it is slower than a two-stroke motor and can have some issues while starting up.

Of course, as technology progresses, companies are coming up with motors that do not have the disadvantages listed here. Come to L&M Marine LLC in Stapleton, Alabama to learn more about the latest four-stroke motors or to check out our new and pre-owned inventory. We welcome all our friends from Mobile, Alabama, and Biloxi, Mississippi.