What restrictions exist in Canad concerning two cycle boat motors?
Can a Canadian citizen purchase a used 2 cycle boat motor and bring it into Canada or is there a law against 2 cycle motors in Canada?
There is no law against two cycle outboards in Canada per se. There is legislation on the emissions from outboards in Canada and the US. This applies equally to 2 cycle and 4 cycle motors. The proposed maximum allowable emission limits for marine engines and recreational vehicles are up to 96% lower than typical unregulated emission levels. There is not a commercially available 2 stroke outboard that will meet these new emission standards, so the only acceptable outboard is the 4 cycle.
The new legislation is there to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and to improve the air quality for all Canadians. It’s not any more acceptable for individuals to pollute than it is for corporations. Make a responsible choice. Do your part for present and future generations. Get a cleaner burning 4 cycle motor!
There is no law against two cycle outboards in Canada per se. There is legislation on the emissions from outboards in Canada and the US. This applies equally to 2 cycle and 4 cycle motors. The proposed maximum allowable emission limits for marine engines and recreational vehicles are up to 96% lower than typical unregulated emission levels. There is not a commercially available 2 stroke outboard that will meet these new emission standards, so the only acceptable outboard is the 4 cycle.
The new legislation is there to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and to improve the air quality for all Canadians. It’s not any more acceptable for individuals to pollute than it is for corporations. Make a responsible choice. Do your part for present and future generations. Get a cleaner burning 4 cycle motor!
References :
http://www.ec.gc.ca/EnviroZine/english/issues/23/print_version_e.cfm?page=questions