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Two-Stroke Vessel Engines
Facts About Two-Stroke Vessel Engines
Two-stroke engines are not "banned" for use on all waterways in California, nor is there any plan to do so.
Carbureted and electronic-injection two-stroke engines are considered high-emission engines. Generally, these engines were manufactured prior to 1999.
A carburated two-stroke engine can emit up to 25-30% of its fuel unburned into the water or atmosphere, which is why high-emission engines are prohibited on some lakes.
There is no salt-water or river restrictions in California on high-emission two-stroke engines, excluding personal watercraft (vessels such as Jet Skies) bans in some aereas. For example, San Francisco has prohibited personal watrecfart within 1200 feet of its shoreline. See "Local Restrictions" on our web page for a list of lakes.
Direct injection two-stroke engines, made since 1999, are considered clean emission engines and can be used on every body of water in California, with some exceptions not related to emission limits.
A new direct injection two-stroke engine will normally have a label sticker (with 1 to 3 stars) on its engine cover indicating that it meets California Air Resources Board emission regulations for 2001, 2004, and 2008 for vessel engine manufacture.
>Excplanation Of Two-Stroke Vessel Engine Regulations And Restrictions<
>Two-Stroke FAQ<
>Local Restrictions - Reservoirs that restrict two-stroke engines<
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I don't believe, haven't researched, obviously could be wrong...
that any "portable" outboard by any manufacturer has
DIRECT INJECTION.
WANTED:
Post1999 Yamaha 8CMHL 2-stroke, 2-cylinder, 8hp, 22.2in long shaft, 50:1 pre-mix
Electric Start (pull option?) Manual Trim & Tilt. Alternator 12V-6Amp (80W)
Dry Weight 62lb
(anybody got one?
Trade straight across for my 12yr old never in the water-unused, high thrust 2-star 8hp, long staft 4-stroke ........
no shipping, it's in San Rafael.)
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