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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sea Antsy" data-source="post: 500349" data-attributes="member: 33043">PUFFOUT I know your in Long Island sound.. and there is not a lot of skinny water there so it might not be a consideration for you, but....the lubrication system in 4 strokes is something to pay attention to.. not so in 2 strokes w/ just the mix to concern..  I destroyed 2 nice Yami 4hp 4stokes running too long on the tilt bracket... the sump is not quite deep enough to allow the spoons on the crank end to provide the necessary amount of splash lubrication... exploded the plastic timing gear in both cases... my new merc 6hp 4stroke has pressure lubrication  (with no oil filter to concern) and even a led light to show if there is a issue.. but it has other issues.. vibration, noise (even with the cowling lined with the right stuff)..  and a few other issues.. not recommended.. go with a yammi and a 8hp is 2 cylinder and much quieter and less vibs..</blockquote>