Which 40hp 2 stroke is better

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Going to replace my suzi 30  for a 40, The boat is a fc430.

What do you guys think is the best  40 2 stroke out there.

I don't seem to be able to find much info on Tohatsu, can someone point me in the right direction.

Before someone says, go a 4 stroke, My other bigger boat has a 4 stroke that I use when going off shore, The 430 is just used along the coast and up the estaury.
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The Tohatsu 40 (three cylinder M40D2) not the 2cyl version is also sold as the Mercury Lightning XR in NZ Worksux, with no differences other than, from memory the Tohatsu comes with a temp sensor in the head, otherwise identical and probably one of the most common 40's in the country. They are smooth being a 3cyl.

I love them, having owned 3 over the years plus a Tohatsu M50D2 tiller model, being a detuned 50, they develop some great power for their light weight and are very easy to maintain. Would be a good match to the FC430. Very reliable, although early ones around 2006 did have the odd carb issue. They are the same engines used by Thundercat racers, so can take an absolute hiding and be revved well past what recreational users will ever do. The latest versions have the trim switch on the side and have a few other minor improvements. This model has been in production for over 15 years now.

Pretty sure in tiller form you can't get trim and tilt, but I could be wrong. Yamaha also make a very nice 40 2s, but you pay pretty much the same price as a four stroke for them! I have used both and the Tohatsu / Merc is just as good, perhaps slightly more raucous at WOT.

If you wanted a basic 2cyl, the Suzuki DT40 is great, albeit pricey and noisy, but reliable and goes like stink, but no auto-oiling.
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Thanks FF, Exactly what i want to hear. Sound like they may be the go.
My 30 is just fine with the electric start, start first time every time, but like you say, they are quiet noisy.
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what about the parson motors, they are as cheap as chips, similar to yams, might be worth checking out.
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Just recently got myself a 40hp envinrude etec. Got nothing but praise for it. I can't understand why people even bother with four strokes tbh ;)
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tohatsu 40 no argument best motor ever made for basics and reliability, 3 cyl definitely, yes they do make a 40 horse ptt tiller version, friend bought one a year ago for a flatty.
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