the 4 stroke is definitely better on gas and is very quiet. You will lose top end (explain later) and your amount of maintenance will increase (oil changes, filter changes, spark plug changes). The 2 stroke is kinda hands free when it comes to maintenance and will give you a wider range in speed. The 4 stroke has a good low end and mid range is ok and the top end is noticably less than the 2 stroke. On a bay boat im not sure that means that much to you but on a bass boat a wide range allows control in rough water conditions so you can get out of the hole and maintain on plain control in the roughest conditions.
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