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Low Emission Engines There are 2 things likely to put a dampener on a great day on the water… one is the weather… the other, engine trouble… that is, until NOW. We're being powered by a new Yamaha High Pressure, Direct Injection engine… or HPDI for short. Believe it or not, this is a two-stroke engine… but acts more like a four-stroke. In fact, it has 30 percent better fuel consumption than your conventional 2-stroke. With tough new environmental guidelines being introduced around the world, these new motors, which burn less fuel and produce less smoke, are the way of the future… For boating fanatics like John Palermo.. the HPDI is a perfect replacement for his old 2-stroke. Some of the earlier motors never burnt all of the fuel and oil… went into the water… does nothing for the environment… but these new motors… these engines burn all the fuel… nothing into the water… And have you noticed something else missing? These engines are so quiet compared to the traditional 2 stroke, that you can hold a conversation without yelling… A happy byproduct of the cleaner fuel burn is virtually no smoke - great for asthmatics like me! Be warned - by 2006 - all outboards will have to meet tough guidelines for exhaust and emission levels. So it might be wise to get in early with this clean machine. To sum up - greater fuel efficiency equals lower running costs and cleaner waterways… and that's something that we all care about. The High Pressure Direct Injection is available in 150, 175 and 200 horsepower models. The engines cost from $17,800
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Yamaha HPDI ENGINE Power Cost Available
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