Carbureted 2-stroke outboard (legacy)
Pre-DI carbureted 2-strokes (and Evinrude/Johnson, now an orphaned brand for parts/service). Simple and cheap to buy, but thirsty, smoky, and a resale anchor. An older 2-stroke is the single biggest reason a hull sits unsold.
Service and what to check
Compression-test every cylinder; expect carb work. On any Evinrude/Johnson, confirm local parts and service availability before buying.
Watch usage: above roughly 100 hours/year, this family starts losing reliability points — always weigh total hours against the boat's age, and on any outboard or I/O over a few years old, insist on a compression or leak-down test before money moves.
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