-> One advntage of four-cycle motors is they use less fuel and produce
-> far fewer fumes. They also seem to overflow less when starting and so
-> are kinder to the environment. In fact, there are moves at the moment
Lee: I ended up using the motor for extended periods last year a couple
of times and fuel economy was great, I still had a half-tank out of 3.5
imp. gallons.
-> I found Honda service to be quite excellent when I had my 7.5, not
-> that I really needed it except as a reult of someone's error when I
-> first got the engine. But may be things have changed in the last few
-> years although I suspect it depends on your local dealer. I would
  Servicing maybe good, but so far parts have been difficult to obtain,
at least around Toronto. I contacted two companies both Honda dealers
and the parts I wanted where both one-out-of three. I don't think they
were unusual (fuel filter, service manual, and the transom screw
handle), maybe I will have some luck finding a dealer at the boat show!
 -> four-cycle motors are a fair bit heavier than the two-cycle types.
-> That's a consideration if someone else on the boat isn't as tall or
-> hasn't as much muscle power when it comes to raising it out ofthe
-> water or lifting it off the boat.
   I have noticed the weight difference, mind you I have the long shaft
model that does add a couple of extra pounds. I replaced the Fulton
adjustable mount because it was worn and dropped to the lowest position
at awkward times. The springs on the mount make it bearable. I do like
the Honda but if I could find a good dealer who stocks Honda parts, I
would enjoy the motor a lot more.
                                                 George
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