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SF,
Redwing came with a 1992 (or was it 1994, I forget) used Evinrude 4 hp twin
cyliner with N/F. We used it for a year before we bought the Nissan 5 hp
4-stroke. It *always* started and ran well. I think maybe it was easier to
start than our new Nissan. (At my tiny size any engine that actually starts
when I try it is very easy to start!)
With the two cyliners, it was much quieter and smoother than most 2 strokes,
but not as quiet as our Nissan 4-stroke. I think it may have been smoother
(less vibration) than our Nissan 4 stroke, but I'm not sure.
It wasn't that hard to use the Evinrude by spinning it 180 degrees, but I
like having the reverse gear on the Nissan better.
I can take the Nissan 4-stoke to Lake Tahoe and other fresh water reservoirs
that no longer permit 2-strokes.
Judy B
WWP-19 #266 Redwing
SF Bay, CA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SolarFry@aol.com [mailto:SolarFry@aol.com]
> Sent: Monday, March 27, 2000 11:53 AM
> To: wwpotter@tscnet.com
> Subject: Johnson/Evinrude (E/J) 4 or Nissan 5 HP?
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> I am looking for a smooth idling, smooth running motor for my
> fixed up 13'
> Sovereign so I can take her sailing out the inlet and offshore again.
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> I would like to hear from you guys owning the 5HP Nissan 4 stroke
> (on sale at
> BoatUS for 995) on reliability, starting ease, shake at idle and
> smoothness.
> I'm sure the group in general would love to get an idea...
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> Any E/J 4hp users want to add comments?
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> the Nisssan weights in at 55 lbs and the E/J 4hp at 38 lbs.
> Nissan has 2yr.
> wty and E/J has a 1 year.
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> Best
> SF
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