Engine Type | Small boats, recreational fishing | Industry Standard: 2-stroke (common in budget models) Our Base: 2-stroke (Tohatsu 18HP) Our Advanced: 4-stroke (Tohatsu 18HP 4T) | ▲ Our Advanced: 40% lower emissions (EPA Tier 3 compliant) ▲ Our Base: 20% lighter than 4-stroke counterparts | Industry Standard: Higher fuel consumption (2.2 L/hp-hr) Our Base: Requires premixed oil Our Advanced: 20% heavier |
Fuel Efficiency | Long-distance boating, cost-sensitive users | Industry Standard: 1.8 L/hp-hr Our Base: 1.5 L/hp-hr (ISO 8178) Our Advanced: 1.2 L/hp-hr (▲▲ vs Industry) | ▲▲ Our Advanced: Saves $300/year on fuel (est.) ▲ Our Base: 15% better than competitors’ 2-stroke | Industry Standard: Higher operational costs Our Advanced: Higher upfront cost |
Noise Level | Residential waterways, family boats | Industry Standard: 98 dB (ISO 6393) Our Base: 95 dB Our Advanced: 85 dB (▲▲ vs Base) | ▲ Our Base: Quieter than competitors’ 2-stroke ▲▲ Our Advanced: "Library-quiet" (quieter than a food blender) | Industry Standard: Disturbs wildlife Our Advanced: Requires sound-dampening materials (adds weight) |
Emissions Compliance | Marina-restricted zones, eco-tourism | Industry Standard: Non-compliant with EPA Tier 3 Our Base: Partial compliance (CARB-certified) Our Advanced: Full EPA Tier 3 compliance (▲▲ vs Base) | ▲▲ Our Advanced: Access to all regulated waterways ▲ Our Base: 30% lower CO emissions than 2010 models | Industry Standard: Risk of fines/restricted use Our Base: Limited to non-restricted zones |
Weight | Trailered boats, lightweight crafts | Industry Standard: 50–60 kg Our Base: 45 kg (lightest in class) Our Advanced: 52 kg (▲▲ payload capacity) | ▲ Our Base: Easier to handle for solo users ▲▲ Our Advanced: Balances weight with durability | Industry Standard: Heavier models strain trailers Our Advanced: Sacrifices some weight savings for quieter operation |
Maintenance Frequency | Commercial use, high-hour operation | Industry Standard: 50 hours between services Our Base: 75 hours (▲▲ vs Industry) Our Advanced: 100 hours (▲▲ vs Base) | ▲▲ Our Advanced: 40% fewer service interruptions ▲ Our Base: Reduced downtime for weekend users | Industry Standard: Higher labor costs Our Base: Requires oil mixing (user error risk) |