View Full Version : So, what's the real deal with Etec?
nictye1
02-22-2011, 11:33 AM
I am getting closer in my purchase of a new 620 and I am now narrowing down the motor.
If 4 stroke, The winner will be the new Yamaha 250 Offshore.
If 2 stroke, I am either going Merc 250ProXS or still mulling over Etec 250HO.
I am a bit leary as folks/dealers still seem to think Etec may have issues (past head replacements, etc..)
Here is the question(s)?
Does a guy buy an Etec?
Are they clear of issues yet?
Who has the real insight here?
Thanks for your help.
I Walleye
02-22-2011, 12:32 PM
I do know that for 2011 Evinrude made a bunch of internal changes in the 250HO, so take that into consideration.
May I ask what the price difference is between the three motors?
Guest382340
02-22-2011, 12:56 PM
I am getting closer in my purchase of a new 620 and I am now narrowing down the motor.
If 4 stroke, The winner will be the new Yamaha 250 Offshore.
I'd be more worried about this motor than any other on the market...too new to know how it will hold up.
If 2 stroke, I am either going Merc 250ProXS or still mulling over Etec 250HO.
I am a bit leary as folks/dealers still seem to think Etec may have issues (past head replacements, etc..)
Are the folks/dealers Evinrude owners or Evinrude dealers? Lots of trash talk towards Evinrude because of Fitch and that has been years ago.
phowler
02-22-2011, 02:34 PM
The real insight concerning E-Tecs will be found at www.etecownersgroup.com (http://www.etecownersgroup.com)
Here you may get mounds of biased opinion, but that's just my opinion.
sdak130
02-22-2011, 03:39 PM
I am sure all of these are good choices. In my opinion how it is treated and maintained is worth way more than previous problems. I got a notoriously "problem" motor on my boat, Yamaha 300 HPDI. It has been the most reliable, problem free motor I have been around. Find the one you feel you are getting the most for your money, then take care of it. A friend has an Etec and loves it.
I love my etec, but it is a 150 and what problems I have heard of are with the bigger motors. Check out etec owners group as phowler recommended. There you will get more of an opinion on what your asking. If you want to hear any possible negative about an etec, than just look on this site!!!
All 3 are great motors.I went with a Merc Pro XS on my 2010 Ranger for the following reasons.
1.More dealers in my area for any service needs.There are a few Yamaha dealers and even fewer Evinrude dealers.I would have had to drive at least an hour for a Yamaha or Evinrude dealer.
2. Kicker motor.Even though the new Etec 15 H.O. has some great features I don't consider it a true kicker.I don't need what amounts to a 25hp motor to do what I want to do. I am sure they will come out with something smaller in the future.
If Evinrude comes out with a smaller kicker and increases dealer's in my area so I don't have to drive so far I will definitely consider them for my next boat.The Etec is a great motor and it was my second choice followed by Yamaha,which I have had before.Just my 2 cents.
Jimmy Bell
02-24-2011, 04:54 PM
I ran the new Yamaha 4.2L big block last year on a 621 and it nothing short of amazing. They are the most reliable engines on the market period!
If you have any questions you can email me, Jimmy.Bell@outways.com. I would also be willing to talk to you if you wanted some more hands on insight.
Jimmy
cast_and_blast
02-25-2011, 11:46 AM
I ran the new Yamaha 4.2L big block last year on a 621 and it nothing short of amazing. They are the most reliable engines on the market period!
If you have any questions you can email me, Jimmy.Bell@outways.com. I would also be willing to talk to you if you wanted some more hands on insight.
Jimmy
Help me understand how a brand new motor can already be the most reliable engine on the market?
I like Yamahas, but this is a stretch...
Scott
Johnnielund
02-25-2011, 12:28 PM
I don't think E-TEC is "brand new". I believe they were introduced in 2004. The first year was only inline 2 cylinder (40hp, 50hp, 60hp) and inline 3 cylinder (75hp, 90hp). So with the 2011 model year, the E-TEC technology is in it's 8th model year.
Guest203498
02-25-2011, 01:06 PM
I ran the new Yamaha 4.2L big block last year on a 621 and it nothing short of amazing. They are the most reliable engines on the market period!
If you have any questions you can email me, Jimmy.Bell@outways.com. I would also be willing to talk to you if you wanted some more hands on insight.
Jimmy
Total B.S. on that statement. A brand new outboard is far from being the most reliable. Heard enough stories about these outboards with none being very good. Although the holeshot has improved it still isn't comparable to an Opti or E-Tec and fuel consumption has risen drastically.
cast_and_blast
02-25-2011, 01:19 PM
I don't think E-TEC is "brand new". I believe they were introduced in 2004. The first year was only inline 2 cylinder (40hp, 50hp, 60hp) and inline 3 cylinder (75hp, 90hp). So with the 2011 model year, the E-TEC technology is in it's 8th model year.
I think you misinterpreted my post. I was referring to the 4.2L Yamaha big block that is "brand new" and questioning how it could, in 1 years time, be touted as the most reliable.
You're right, E-Tec's have been around and evolving for quite some time.
Scott
Jeff Baxter
02-25-2011, 01:47 PM
Total B.S. on that statement. A brand new outboard is far from being the most reliable. Heard enough stories about these outboards with none being very good. Although the holeshot has improved it still isn't comparable to an Opti or E-Tec and fuel consumption has risen drastically.
Anything is better than an Etec.
cast_and_blast
02-25-2011, 02:27 PM
Anything is better than an Etec.
Care to enlighten us further?
Jeff Baxter
02-25-2011, 03:09 PM
Besides having a negative experience with the motors, I know others that have. I have asked both of my local dealers what their experience with them were after I owned mine, and they claimed they work on Etecs four to one over Yamahas and Mercurys. I was at the local dealer picking up oil in October, and he had a big, expensive boat sitting there with an 250 HO that I knew he had just sold. He told me sold it on a Friday, and when he showed up on Monday, the guy was there with the boat saying it just blew up while he was using it. It was blown up allright. When he hooked it up to the puter, it only had 7 hours on it. When I asked why does he keep selling them he said that warranty work alone pays for his big home, his new truck, and a few weeks in the tropics every year. Thats why they said no maintenince in the first three years because they know it will be in the shop within the first month so their supposed to do it then.
Jimbo H
02-25-2011, 03:33 PM
Besides having a negative experience with the motors, I know others that have. I have asked both of my local dealers what their experience with them were after I owned mine, and they claimed they work on Etecs four to one over Yamahas and Mercurys. I was at the local dealer picking up oil in October, and he had a big, expensive boat sitting there with an 250 HO that I knew he had just sold. He told me sold it on a Friday, and when he showed up on Monday, the guy was there with the boat saying it just blew up while he was using it. It was blown up allright. When he hooked it up to the puter, it only had 7 hours on it. When I asked why does he keep selling them he said that warranty work alone pays for his big home, his new truck, and a few weeks in the tropics every year. Thats why they said no maintenince in the first three years because they know it will be in the shop within the first month so their supposed to do it then.
Big dealer down the road was all about Mercs and Yamaha's until recently. Picked up E-Tec's because too many Ranger owners wanted an E-Tec. His service bays always have those silver outboards being worked on. Yamaha keeps him in his BIG home.
Jeff Baxter
02-25-2011, 05:15 PM
Ranger is tournament boat. pros use them with Etec s because they pay big contegincy money for tournaments. If you think his home is big now, wait until he had Etecs for a year. Ha Ha. He will be moving into bigger home.
Rednek_
02-25-2011, 06:16 PM
Evinrude, Mercury and Yamaha. Listed only in alphabetical order, are all good motors. Some motors of each manufacture will has issues.
Your decision needs to based on the best dealer in your area and the faith that you have in them to perform good work.
I purchased an ETec 200 last year and the first 100 hours have been great.
3 years with my etec and not a single issue!!!
I will be impressed with the new offshore motors when they run them next to a Merc or Etec in identical boats, propped to their max performance for both!! Yamaha are good motors and I don't doubt there reliability, but each motor has advanatages and disadvantages. I think the new DI 2 strokes have similar fuel economy and emissions are very close. My etec at idle is not much different than the F150 yammie i drove, so noise isn't that big of deal. I will tell you the 4 strokes have a lot more moving parts, valves, timing chain, etc for maintenance to think about. I don't have to worry about oil and filter changes and my motor winterizes itself too. I am bringing in to get the dealer for the first time this spring and that is for the 3 year check and any computer updates!! Otherwise, I haven't been back once other than a recall on the ski pole mount for the boat itself!!
I am sure I could drive around and find a dealer that would tell me they work on a lot of Merc's, or that this motor or that motor are a problem if I look hard enough. Buy the motor that works best for you and get a boat from a good dealer close by and don't look back!!!
Thunderbucket
02-25-2011, 08:06 PM
Top up the fuel and oil tanks and goto the lake starts on first rotation don't have to use the primer bulb, self winterizes, no belts, compressors, or alts (stator is under flywheel) weights less and smaller powerhead cover catches less air for drag lots of torque.... what's not to like about an etec?
Jimbo H and Jeff Baxter
Both you guys should register because your knowledge would be very helpfull on this site. Jeff, could you you give us the name of that local dealership and Jimbo are you saying that his bays are full of Honda Motors being silver and Yamaha's have a lot of mechancial issues too.
knoppers
02-25-2011, 11:23 PM
as far as I am concerned, you can't go wrong with any of these motors. they are all the same. they all are 2 strokes, and have direct injection. you get the pros and cons from loyal owners or owners that have endorsments. I have the 200 HDPI and love it, but I am not against owning the others, I have owned all 3 motor makers, and all have been good.
what I don't like is evinrude making info merchals comparing there direct injection against the others 4 strokes, and not the others same direct injection motors, not a fare comparison.
Yes the infomercial may not be a "fair" comparison, they are trying to prove a point. The new DI technology can produce a motor with low emissions, good fuel economy, be quiet and also be lighter and faster. I guess that is the point I took from it....
If HP is equal though, as REW always points out, then how could it be un-fair??
This is the same argument we have had with snowmobiles for years and eventually 4 strokes are catching up in the weight and power through the entire RPM range. Until then, we will enjoy our 2 strokes!!!
turtle chain
02-26-2011, 04:59 AM
Yes the infomercial may not be a "fair" comparison, they are trying to prove a point. The new DI technology can produce a motor with low emissions, good fuel economy, be quiet and also be lighter and faster. I guess that is the point I took from it....
If HP is equal though, as REW always points out, then how could it be un-fair??
This is the same argument we have had with snowmobiles for years and eventually 4 strokes are catching up in the weight and power through the entire RPM range. Until then, we will enjoy our 2 strokes!!!
Those infomercials are a little much?All motors will need repair sooner or later and everyone should do maintenance on your investment a little grease and tlc never hurt's .My old 1999 merc 150 efi ran hard for 10 years minor maintenance that is one reason I bought another merc.The future will bring us some very interesting outboards change is good ! good luck
teamod
02-26-2011, 07:56 AM
I can say that my '10 150 E-Tec has been trouble free for over 120 hrs so far! Have never had a Yammi or Merc in a DI. Fuel/oil consumption is excellent and the power is amazing! Very happy with mine!
Jeff Baxter
02-26-2011, 08:13 AM
Jimbo H and Jeff Baxter
Both you guys should register because your knowledge would be very helpfull on this site.
That's ok. I can still help you guys out by just signing in each time. No need to register. I will still help you with my knowlege.
That's ok. I can still help you guys out by just signing in each time. No need to register. I will still help you with my knowlege.
Ever hear of the word "sarcasm"?
Go to a Ford dealer and ask them how many more Chevy's break down then Fords?? This same conversation comes up all the time and "I know a guy, who went to a dealer, who heard that they work on "whatever motor" way more than others and he wants to give me a great deal on his brand, blah, blah, blah.......next thing is we won't be able to pull our boats with a certain brand of vehicle for fear that both the boat and truck will break down??
I Walleye
02-26-2011, 07:59 PM
I think what is going on here is there are people talking about different classes of Etecs. The 150 and smaller is an excellent running and pretty much bullet proof motor, I don't think anyone here is saying it isn't. Just because one class of motor is solid dosen't mean they all are.
The 250HO has had it issues documented on this and other sites. There are some big changes to the 250HO for this year so is that because of a flaw in the past or are they just moving forward??
I don't have a dog in this fight but do have friends that do. For me I've just heard to many "they got a bad batch of 'fill in the blank'" to be comfortable with some brands of big motors. I can find you 10 guys that will say that this motor is the best ever and I can find you ten guys that say they will never own one again. Just do your own research and take into consideration what your dealer tells you. If you don't trust him don't buy your boat there.
knoppers
02-26-2011, 10:20 PM
Yes the infomercial may not be a "fair" comparison, they are trying to prove a point. The new DI technology can produce a motor with low emissions, good fuel economy, be quiet and also be lighter and faster. I guess that is the point I took from it....
If HP is equal though, as REW always points out, then how could it be un-fair??
This is the same argument we have had with snowmobiles for years and eventually 4 strokes are catching up in the weight and power through the entire RPM range. Until then, we will enjoy our 2 strokes!!!
its unfair, because other makes DFI motors out perform there own 4 strokes by plenty. the merc verado is a dog compared to the XS, which gets much better fuel economy.
artic cat snowmobiles have the highest HP in the biz with a 4 stroke turbo, so the boat motor makers should take note. I have not seen any numbers on the new yamaha 4 stroke, which is supposed to be awsom.
DFI motors are now coming out in trucks, the ford ecoboost has much higher HP and much better fuel economy. I would like to see what the new 6.2 litre ecoboost will put out for HP, my guess is about 500. I hope they put that into a FX4, I may have to get a new truck, even though mine is only 2 years old ;-)
ziemann
02-26-2011, 10:29 PM
Everyone here has a loyalty to their favorite Ford/Chevy/Dodge/Rivited/Welded/Fiberglass/Aluminum/AmsOil/yada yada yada...
We obviously all have a big investment in our boats, and will likely defend what we researched as being the best fit for each of us.
In my case, my ETec has performed amazingly well on my riveted Lund that is pulled by my Dodge that has AmsOil in it... (many many hours on a flawless Etec) There are enough of us here that use them ALOT that most readers will be able to discern that the Etec is now a proven platform. There is nothing wrong with the other 2 choices either- any of the 3 options are good options.
Jeff Baxter, you need to earn your credibility in order for anything you say to have any meaning. Otherwise you are nothing more than another unregistered user just looking to stir the pot.
From Wikipedia:
In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking other users into a desired emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion. In addition to the offending poster, the noun troll can also refer to the provocative message itself, as in "that was an excellent troll you posted".
Interesting facts. I guess I have always heard the Verado wasn't that much worse than the XS?? With the supercharger, it compensates for the inherent lack of low end grunt in most 4 strokes. Since Evinrude doesn't make four strokes, and have put all their faith in the Etec I guess that is why they are stating they can achieve low maintenance, low emissions, noise, good fuel economy with a 2 stroke. All the things that the 4 strokes have been saying are so much better. Just my thought.
As far as snowmobiles, they are just starting to come down on the weight, so the power to weight ratios are getting closer to the 2 strokes. I am just not sold on 4 strokes yet, but it is coming. If I ran a tiller or wasn't concerned about losing the low end hole shot for water sports, I would have been running a Yamaha on my boat.
ScottBLSC
02-27-2011, 07:57 AM
I think it's ridiculous to trash any brand...there all great motors and just like anything else your gonna have issues every now and then. My 225 E-Tec HO has been flawless with just around 300 hours on it. I couldn't be happier and at this point would buy another in a heartbeat. I'm loyal to E-Tec but have nothing but good things to say about Yamaha and Merc. If Evinrude had any issues if was back in the beginning with the H.O.'s just like when the Opti's were new. To come on here and trash a specific brand is uncalled for. There all great motors and I'm very please with my E-Tec.
Etec-O-Mania
02-27-2011, 12:33 PM
For the majority of us satisfied Etec owners, the Etec is the REAL deal!
This Baxter guy is just one more reason why anyone who wants to post comments needs to be a registered user! Many other forums only allow registered users to post. You can still read and research, but if you just want to stir the pot, go somewhere else!!!
Hot Runr Guy
02-27-2011, 04:01 PM
This Baxter guy is just one more reason why anyone who wants to post comments needs to be a registered user! Many other forums only allow registered users to post. You can still read and research, but if you just want to stir the pot, go somewhere else!!!
BW,
If you let him get to you, then he's accomplished his goal of "egging" someone on. Scott Golden has often spoke that registration doesn't eliminate the pot-stirring posts, since most registration processes don't mandate a verifiable name & address.
Ignore him, eventually his Mom will call him up from the basement.
HRG
Ignore him, eventually his Mom will call him up from the basement.
HRG[/quote]
Now that is just plain funny.
BW,
If you let him get to you, then he's accomplished his goal of "egging" someone on. Scott Golden has often spoke that registration doesn't eliminate the pot-stirring posts, since most registration processes don't mandate a verifiable name & address.
Ignore him, eventually his Mom will call him up from the basement.
HRG
Now that is funny, I don't care who you are!!!
Thanks HRG
chevtow
02-27-2011, 08:47 PM
I own a Ranger with a 250 HO, I blew it up within the 1st 3months. It was back on the water 2 days later and haven't had a problem in the 2 yrs since. It's quiet and easy to winterize, and I've never had to hit the start button twice. Thats my experience, now you need to sort through everyone else's and form your own opinion. None of them can suck too bad or no one would sell em.
BroadwayBill
02-27-2011, 09:27 PM
I sold my old lund with my Evinrude Fitch last year and I had a great experience with it over the ten years I owned it.. I wanted a 620 or 621 Ranger and did a lot of research on motors. I think all of these brands produce great motors however when I went to do research on motors on many different forums and yes even the Evinrude forum I read of many problems with the 225HO and 250HO's that I just didnt get with the Yamamha 4 strokes or the Verados or XS. Not saying that you guys don't love your E-techs but it has always been my experience that when someone has problems with something they are the first ones to post and complain. Just got scared of looking at every posting for a Ranger for sale with and E-tech that said it had a new powerhead. Bought a Yami f250 and yes I know I have made a speed and holeshot sacrafice but its quiet and I am confident I will get back to the dock. I would have bought a Verado as well. Who knows maybe the reason we heard more negatives for those motors is because they were selling more of them. Is there a e-tech owner out there that will admit to hearing the same problems that I did. Hopefully they have it fixed in the new model and can keep everone on the water.
BroadwayBill
I am curious to know what problems you were hearing about and what forums. Regardless of what brand you buy if their product was failing don't you think the engineers would figure out how to correct the problem. After reading this post and seeing all the negative feedback towards some the other brands which I found hard to believe, why are these companies still in business and where are all the class action lawsuits
The Etec, is like any other motor.
As long as it works - will give you great power and performance.
If it every breaks, you will be faced with a repair bill if it is out of warrenty.
You may get 20 years on any outboard, or 20 minutes on the outboard before it breaks.
Since it is man made, it will eventually break, - just as every other motor that is on the market will eventually break if used long and hard enough.
If you like the Etec, go for it.
If you like a different brand - go for it.
Pay your money and take your chances.
Good luck
REW
Jeff Baxter
03-01-2011, 06:05 AM
If you dont like the answers to the qestions you ask, you need to stop asking them.
Papascott
03-01-2011, 06:45 AM
Everyone says register this register that. Lol I can tell You I have no idea who pjm is other than someone who defends etec in any and all posts. I doubt any of you know me unless your from Ohio and fish Erie tournaments. Registering doesn't tell us anything about a person.
I googled Jeff Baxter walleye. Not sure if its the same person or not but If it is it takes your register to post nonsense and blows it out of the water!
I googled Jeff Baxter walleye. Not sure if its the same person or not but If it is it takes your register to post nonsense and blows it out of the water!
What did you find? All I could find with those search parameters was a Jeff Sterricker (sp?) from BAXTER, MN.
Just curious...not that it matters any. Everyone is allowed an opinion until it breaks the rules of the site. :)
Juls
Papscott
I just don't defend E-Tec I defend all the motor where people don't seem to have their facts right. I have owned ever brand out there and have had very good luck. Even when Mercury had their issues with there 200 and 225 Opti Max around 2000 I never told someone not to buy an Opti Max again. The company corrected the problem and life goes on. There are people out there that still think Mercury makes bad engines because they had a problem back ten years ago and don't realize time moves on. Every company has made a bad product at some point but it does not mean all there products are bad.
Hombre Robusto
03-01-2011, 06:42 PM
I love my etec, but it is a 150 and what problems I have heard of are with the bigger motors.
I have two fishing buddies that had nothing but nitemares with their 115's. Nitemare is actually a gross understatement.
2catch1
03-02-2011, 05:54 PM
bought a 90 new in 2006, left me stranded 2:36 into it (fuel pump). A month later recalled, then plugs fouled, then trim unit took a crap....plug issues again(wouldn't warranty $11 a plug!) from trolling and yes I used the xd100. Got rid of motor in 2007, never looked back. Dad has same engine he's had same issues minus having to be towed in...oh and he's gotten a new ECM too. His has maybe 50-75 hours on it. I was ALWAYS an evinrude/johnson fan, not anymore.
I am sure you can keep finding several guys out there who have had problems with their Etecs. There are probably a lot more who are happy with their motors, but don't feel the need to post here. It is always the story when someone is not happy, they complain to everyone.
Due to the fact we are not allowed to complain about Mercury and Lund on this site, you won't hear any bad about black motors here, so the Etec tends to stand out as the "red headed step child"!!! Just something to consider...
Hombre Robusto
03-02-2011, 08:20 PM
Due to the fact we are not allowed to complain about Mercury and Lund on this site, you won't hear any bad about black motors here, so the Etec tends to stand out as the "red headed step child"!!! Just something to consider...
Not true at all. The first time I heard of an Optimax referred to as an 'Optipop' was on this board. If you search that word, you'll find a bunch of guys cussing them 'till a fly won't land on them. I also remember a rash of threads in regards to rotten transoms on Lunds.
Usually, when you have a fishing site with tens of thousands of members, and certain brands of boats and motors don't get a lot of negative air time, there's a good reason for it.
Honbre Robusto
You win. Evinrude, Yamaha and Suzuki are not worthy of being talked about when a person is looking for new motor for his boat. Your story about your two friends who bought bad motors that you keeps time and time again and will make me never consider any other brand then a Mercury. Thanks for changing my mind...........PS I still want the model and serial number of those motors
Hombre Robusto
03-03-2011, 04:18 AM
..PS I still want the model and serial number of those motors
Those numbers will be public record in a month or two.
Hot Runr Guy
03-03-2011, 04:32 AM
Due to the fact we are not allowed to complain about Mercury and Lund on this site, you won't hear any bad about black motors here, so the Etec tends to stand out as the "red headed step child"!!! Just something to consider...
Gee, and here I've always thought that Rangers & E-TEC's were off-limits here! :peepwall:
HRG
Hombre Robusto
03-03-2011, 05:52 AM
Honbre Robusto
You win. Evinrude, Yamaha and Suzuki are not worthy of being talked about when a person is looking for new motor for his boat.
That's about the hundredth time you've put words into my mouth. I've never owned a Suzuki motor. Never even seen one in person. I actually wanted a Yamaha on my last boat, but it would have taken too long to get one in. I'll join in on the fun, and every time you post something, I'll jump in and say that you said something you didn't. How's that?
Personally, I don't hear a lot of bad about the newer opti's. Most people that mention "opti-pop" are referring to the early 2000 motors that had trouble. A lot cannot get over trouble with the same year Fichts either. I think the newer motors are totally different and those problems are in the past. Due to Evinrude coming out with the Etec system, they have obviously had some issues. I think Merc just stuck with what worked and have pretty much perfected the Opti. There, I said it!!! I don't really have any problems with the other motors out there. I had run Evinrudes on the last 3 boats and stuck with that. I really did consider Merc and Yamaha on my current boat, but decided on giving the Etec a try. I have been happy so far, but would still consider the other brands on my next boat depending on what it is.
Old Angler
03-03-2011, 07:50 AM
They are all good motors. Depending on HP range, one company may have a small, minimal advantage over one or the other. I would not be afraid to buy any brand out there. Maintained and serviced properly all of them will last a long time and give you good performance. To say otherwise is to just start up the old Ford vs. Dodge vs. Chevy argument.
The only brand I have not owned is a Tohatsu. All my motors have given me good service regardless of what brand they were.
In answer to the original question?
I currently run an Etec and it is indeed an amazing motor! Yes! I would buy another Etec.
Johnnielund
03-03-2011, 08:32 AM
I think today all brands are good. Anything mechanical / electrical can have problems. As for me, I love my 2008 75HP "red headed step child"!
Casual Observer
03-04-2011, 01:07 PM
There are only 2 types of outboard motors..........Motor's that have blown up or will blow up. I have run a 2007 620 since new with a 225 ETEC. I currently have 410hrs on the motor and it had to go into the shop for an alarm once. The motor was reading hot but found out it was just a bad sensor. I would buy another Etec without thinking twice just as I would buy a Yamaha, or Merc in the same breath. Company's dont stay around as long as these have with putting out a bad product but they are man made and they all eventually blow up. The trick is to sell it before it does lol.
TomP.
03-04-2011, 06:45 PM
The way I look at is ....I DON`T CARE WHAT COLOR IT IS ..........IF YEA GET A GOOD ONE YOU GOT A GOOD ONE. IF YEA GOT A LEMON IT IS A LEMON
Jimmy Jig
03-04-2011, 08:01 PM
I don't care what you say, my Golden is prettier, smarter and faster than any of your dogs!:D
bigreel
03-05-2011, 01:27 AM
i towed a bass boat in off lake champaine last summer, the guy was pre-fishn , it blew the lower right cyl. he said that`s his third powerhead, and this motor only had 30 hrs. on it.
225 e-tec
Hombre Robusto
03-05-2011, 06:53 AM
i towed a bass boat in off lake champaine last summer, the guy was pre-fishn , it blew the lower right cyl. he said that`s his third powerhead, and this motor only had 30 hrs. on it.
225 e-tec
They won't believe you unless you provide serial numbers and a computer printout of the diagnosis sheet. A bill of sale and picture of the guy standing next to the motor with today's paper would also be of great help.
Prov275
03-05-2011, 06:58 AM
They won't believe you unless you provide serial numbers and a computer printout of the diagnosis sheet. A bill of sale and picture of the guy standing next to the motor with today's paper would also be of great help.
This Is Good Stuff. To Be Continued..............
They won't believe you unless you provide serial numbers and a computer printout of the diagnosis sheet. A bill of sale and picture of the guy standing next to the motor with today's paper would also be of great help.
And we need to see smoke coming out of the motor, the pissed off look on the guys face and a big flag on top of the tow boat that reads "MERCURY #1 ON THE WATER!"
Did I miss anything???
The new motto for the website should read Walleye Central, more negative Etec information than you can handle!!!
Hombre Robusto
03-05-2011, 10:18 AM
The tow boats run Mercs over here, as well.