I still say he should get the V-drive to keep on track but, I must correct AzMandella. Here you go fyi.2006 EPA legal 2 strokes!! (http://www.mercurymarine.com/mercury_optimax)
I stand corrected.I have not kept up on the newest technology in 2 stroke motors.According to the info Wicky provided they have found a way to reduce the emisions.They were banning sales on 2 strokes out here in the west a few years back,and 4 strokes were what you wre seeing on boats.But as far as the fuel milage goes it looks like it does great as long as you stay in the 20 to 40 mph range.