My husband and I live in Northern California and frequently dive the Pacific from Monterey north. We purchased a 10' Rib inflatable dive boat but are not sure what type of motor to go with, so I thought I'd get some feedback from fellow Scuba divers.
We're going to be hand launching this boat mostly (for Ab diving), so a 2 stoke is lighter (by 40-50 pounds), but you can't purchase a new 2 stroke in California.
Now a 4 stroke is very nice with no oil mixing, starts with one or two pulls, and is environmentally friendly and can be used anywhere in California (even Lake Tahoe), but it's so heavy, and will make hand launching difficult.
Some friends of ours have a 4 stroke, but him and his wife manage the hand launching. For re-sale though, which would be the best option? Cost is not an issue for us. I know the 4-strokes cost more.
I'd like some opinions. Thanks.
We're going to be hand launching this boat mostly (for Ab diving), so a 2 stoke is lighter (by 40-50 pounds), but you can't purchase a new 2 stroke in California.
Now a 4 stroke is very nice with no oil mixing, starts with one or two pulls, and is environmentally friendly and can be used anywhere in California (even Lake Tahoe), but it's so heavy, and will make hand launching difficult.
Some friends of ours have a 4 stroke, but him and his wife manage the hand launching. For re-sale though, which would be the best option? Cost is not an issue for us. I know the 4-strokes cost more.
I'd like some opinions. Thanks.