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The Boaters Log

Friday, February 13, 2009 Volume 1, No. 2
The Truth about Two Strokes
The Yamaha Two-Stroke Series

High Power

Lightning-quick acceleration, muscle, versatility and legendary reliability.
wo-stroke outboards are alive and well at Yamaha, and they are also widely available to customers through Yamaha dealerships across the country. While its true that Yamaha wont be able to provide these outboards indefinitely, the company will be able to ship them for the remainder of the 2009 calendar year. Dealers and boat builders who wish to keep these outboards in inventory for their customers can stock them and sell them legally for an indefinite period. Though some manufactures may have dropped twostroke carbureted engines from their lineup, Yamahas history of compliant, clean, reliable four-strokes has allowed the company to bank emission credits with the EPA. These credits allow Yamaha to sell limited numbers of carbureted two-stokes as a result of an approved corporate averaging plan. Through these credits, Yamaha continues to meet customer needs with these simpler technology outboards. Yamaha two-strokes are a perfect fit for price-point oriented consumers and currently, Yamaha offers a large selection of two-stroke carb models including: 8-, 9.9-, 15-, 25-, 50-, 70-, 90-, 115- and 150-horsepower outboards. There are many consumers who are price-point oriented, said John Rigsby, Yamaha Marine Group National Sales Manager. A price-point boat

Yamaha 150hp two-stroke

Yamaha 115hp two-stroke

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equipped with a reliable Yamaha two-stroke is a great solution for many boaters looking for powerful reliability at a good value.
These outboards meet emission requirements in 49 states. Now is the time for dealerships to consider stocking up for future needs and now is the time for customers to invest in two-strokes, said Rigsby. Y

Midrange

Versatile, unmatched power and control.
Yamaha 50hp two-stroke Yamaha 70hp two-stroke Yamaha 90 hp two-stroke

Portable

Light, portable, compact and powerful.

Yamaha 8hp two-stroke

Yamaha 9.9hp two-stroke

Yamaha 15hp two-stroke

Yamaha 25hp two-stroke