Two-stroke engines

Fighting the outboard battle with the family sloop. Can’t even leave the dock until the wind is blowing 5 to 10 mph for fear I won’t be able to make a timely return. Because the ten-year-old Suzuki 4 outboard has turned cranky and unreliable. I think it needs a carburetor rebuild, and am reading up on that on the Internet. While trying not to stare too longingly at a new 3.5 hp Tohatsu four-stroke, or a far more pricey Torqeedo 801 electric, with a built-in, rechargable battery, that’s said to be the equivalent of a two horse gas engine. Prudence says to do the carb work. But a little voice says get a new motor and spend more time sailing. Decisions, decisions.