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Old 03-08-2006, 04:05 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR
Please ignore Waukewanderer's inflammatory post.I for one only own a PWC and have almost never spun around in circles.I use it as a boat.I have a Yamaha XL 1200 that is 5 years old and has been absolutely flawless.It is a 2-stroke but has oil injection which greatly reduces emmisions into the lake.If I can find the article on the comparison between modern 2-strokes and 4-strokes I will post it here.There was very little difference between emisions in the new 2-strokes.Having said that,I will probably buy a 4-stroke because they are finally getting close in performance to the 2-strokes,mainly the out-of-the-water power and they are quieter.A couple friends have the Yamaha 4-stroke high output and I love the way it rides.My 3 person has plenty of storage.Under my seat I can actually store a soft cooler that will hold a case of beverages.Under that in the engine comparment,there's more storage for x-tras like anchors,dock lines,and tools.The front compartment holds even more than the rear.I use it for dry storage.Best of all,I believe I get about 3 miles or better per gallon.Just remember ALL PWC OPERATORS ARE NOT ABOUT RUNNING IN CIRCLES!!
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