Yamaha older 23' vs newer 21'

[waterboy]

@Jmauld my crew is spread everywhere on Saturday so I will either work around the house or take the boat out myself just to get out on the water before we lose the good weather. I'll drop you a note if I do get out.

 

[96Pirate]

@Jmauld I believe both @Julian and @Bruce moved up from LX's to 230's. Perhaps they can shed some light on the sound difference.

I may go out to Falls this weekend but not sure which day just yet. Will let you know.

 

[Jmauld]

I think they've both told me that the 4-strokers are quieter. I just need to by able to quantify that difference.

 

[jcyamaharider]

I moved up from a XR1800 and the sound difference is amazing!! While these boats are still loud, compared to an I/O, they are nothing like riding in the 2 stroke boats. I don't mind the engine noise and can still talk.

 

[Bruce]

The MR1 has a higher pitch sound and probably is quieter.

I preferred the lower rumble of the two strokes.

 

[Julian]

Agreed, it is a different sound, but I can't say my 230 is quiet. I'm in Raleigh too, and happy to give a test drive on Falls Lake any time! I might be out there this weekend doing oil and plug change....and a cruise

 

[Jmauld]

I went for a ride with waterboy today. The 4-strokers are definitely quieter than 2-strokers. But it's not just that they're quieter, the tone of the engines is easier to talk over.

Dave, thanks for the ride! We enjoyed it!

 

[OCMD]

Jmauld, here's my video from last season comparing my LS to my SX230. Only thing I miss was the 2 stroke power. But all things considered, this loss was made up for by incredibly better gas mileage - even hauling ass all day long; the reliability factor of the 4 strokes; and the huge increase in room. My LS hit 53 no problem; the SX230 will hit 48 with a full load. 54 with a light load. So not much speed difference, just more of a hole shot difference.