new 2 stroke rules & regs
Submitted by Mainey on Fri, 2019-06-14 22:07
Who knows the genuine facts and truths about the 2 stroke bans on sales of 30 HP outboards ( 2 strokes )
I want a new 30 hp eTech fitted to my Stacer - what are the regs & rules ??
resurgence
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Not a ban on 2 strokes specifically
From 1 July 2018 importers/distributors were banned from importing high emission small engines. They had 12 months to get rid of existing stock. From 1 July 2019 it will be illegal to even sell these engines (as new). Having said that I read a few days ago that this was going to be extended by 12 months.
The ban isn’t on 2 strokes, it’s on high emission engines. Pretty much any carburretted 2 stroke won’t pass. Direct injection two strokes like Etecs are fine.
resurgence
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Used still ok
In relation to your other question, it’s not about the boat, it’s about the motor. You can still buy and sell used 2 strokes, but you won’t be able to buy a new non DI 2 stroke regardless of what it’s going on.