I didn't realize some engines as small as 6-horse could have 2 cylinders . . . ----- Original Message ----- From: Sandyal55@aol.com To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Monday, May 26, 2003 3:12 PM Subject: Evinrude In a message dated 5/26/2003 7:54:10 AM US Mountain Standard Time, chonshell@ia4u.net writes: Any insights from anyone as to why this old motor is so quiet? It's a 2 cylinder engine for smoothness and it's 100% water cooled with the exhaust below the waterline. Sandy