Re: Old 2 stroke vs new outboards (2&4) stroke

[Don]

Well, vintage two strokes certainly have simplicity on their side, and simplicity usually goes hand and hand with reliability.
That being said, I don’t think you can buy a new outboard (two or four stroke), that does not have a complex electrical system. Complex electrical systems and salt water surely do not mix well.
Needless to say, I am a two stroke guy. But, to be fair, I am sure there are four strokes out there that are reliable also.