Larger boat discussion

[RidgeRunner]

I am about to take the plunge into 4-stroke territory for the first time. Old thinker when it comes to outboards, I like 2-strokes because there are a lot less moving parts. I don't trust oil injection because I know it can fail. I don't have a choice on the Opti as mentioned. I did take the oil infection off the 1998 EFI Mercury and a 60 Mercury and a 90 HP Johnson and numerous V-6 Mercury Outboards. The downside to taking off the oil injection is the motor smoked noticably more at idle. Oil injection leans the ratio out at idle so the motor smokes less as I understand it. Without a load the motor doesn't need as much oil to remain lubricated, so it saves you in the wallet, until it stops working and then POP goes the weasel...On second thought, I might get along just fine with the 4-strokes after all.. Doesn't feel like I have been holding onto much now that I decided to let go.. They have proven to be fantastic in economy and longevity. Stay 4-stroke or let that be a chit to be used to bargain for a better sale price, the re-power angle..