Faced with the purchase of a boat motor, the buyer may simply get confused in the huge assortment that is now on the market. For the correct choice, it is necessary to clearly understand how accurately the characteristics of the selected motor will correspond to the conditions of future operation.
Instructions
Step 1
Check the data indicated in the passport for your boat and find out the size of the stern plate on which the engine (transom) is mounted, which will need to be matched with the engine data.
Step 2
Stop your choice on a two-stroke engine if you need a simple and unpretentious engine in maintenance. This engine works stably in the temperature range from -15C to + 35C. Requires minimal investment in maintenance. Also, the engine can be operated on 92 gasoline. In most cases, the operating parameters of two-stroke engines are sufficient for any need.
Step 3
If you require increased efficiency, minimum vibration and noise, then you should choose a four-stroke engine. Experts also attribute less harmful exhaust emissions to this type of engine. This has a positive effect on the environment.
Step 4
The four-stroke engine is more expensive and more difficult to maintain. Its weight is an order of magnitude more than a two-stroke. Any intervention in the "inner world" of the engine should be carried out only by a qualified specialist. You can also refill the candles by leaving the four-stroke engine up in high waves. This characterizes him from the negative side.
Step 5
You can run a four-stroke engine on pure gasoline without adding oil. This is an undoubted advantage, expressed in less gasoline consumption. Less fuel consumption in a few years will pay off the difference in price with a two-stroke.
Step 6
Don't chase the extra horsepower of the outboard motor. They will not provide an increase in speed, but will only create a strong excitement around the boat, raise its bow and sink the stern, thereby ensuring the danger of being overwhelmed by the wave. To maintain stability and prevent the boat from overturning, when choosing a motor, the ratio of the transom width, boat length and outboard motor power should be taken into account.
