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Topic: Ban on 2 Stroke Boat motors, when?  (Read 986 times)

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bioman

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I'm considering replacing my old two stroke with another old two stroke.  I'm wondering its a bad idea to invest in 2 strokes these days.
I know 2 strokes are banned on Tahoe, and maybe a few other lakes, but anyone have insight into if, and how soon 2 stroke motors are likely to be banned
either in ocean or through Ca?


Weimarian

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https://fishsniffer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56151&page=2

Nope! Do it! Some lakes won't let them on but there is no broad BAN planned....
my new name should be Ostridge. Got my head in the sand. Going fishing and letting go of the other stuff I can't control anyway!


bioman

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Thanks Ron. Those posts are from 2009, so was looking for some updated info...
Appreciate it.


MontanaN8V

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I am sure there will eventually be a "fee" (tax) on two strokes. This is the land of fees...
Live your life, the way you want to be remembered. Don't have any regrets, we only get this one dance to make it count. Start at your eulogy, and work backwards.


Wildrooster

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I'm still running a 1980 75hp I'm going to run it until it dies Or is
completely band it runs like a champ as good as the day it was made a band would be devastating for many fishermen
I think if they do go for a band it won't happen for many years
But you never know so if I was replacing a motor it could be wise to just move to a four stroke but I tend to hold on to things for a very long time
glade you made it
now let's get our fish on

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sonoramike

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Some lakes have special two stroke restrictions. I believe San Luis it has to be a newer motor with some kind of clean emission sticker on it.


Wildrooster

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Are 2-stroke engines allowed to launch on Lake Tahoe or the surrounding lakes in the area?
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) prohibits the launch and use of all carbureted 2-stroke engines. This generally applies to outboard motors and personal watercraft (jetskis). The TRPA does allow all 4-stroke engines and Direct Fuel Injected (DFI) 2-stroke engines. If your watercraft/engine has a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Star rating on it, it is allowed on the Lakes of the Tahoe Region. Some common outboard engines that are allowed:
Evinrude E-TEC (2-stroke DFI)
Mercury Optimax (2-stroke DFI)
Yamaha High Pressure Direct Injection (2-stroke DFI)
All Honda engines (4-stroke)
If you are unsure about whether or not your watercraft/engine is allowed on the Lakes of the Tahoe Region, please contact Steve Sweet, [email protected]  775-589-5250.

There is no outwrite band on to strokes and only a very few are even trying to band them
And then it's the ones like I run there referring to
But mine would be granddaughtered in so this is really not a problem
glade you made it
now let's get our fish on

Ascend FS128T
Hobie AI yellow


 

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