Evinrude E-Tec Engines.
 

Good afternoon Gentlemen~

I've been doing some reading on Evinrude's new e-tec engines as wondering if anyone has any opinions on this topic. The articles I've read have said that they're supposed to be quite efficient for two strokes. Any advice on this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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My mechanic says they're amazing interms of efficency and weight. thehulltruth.com has several threads on the subject

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I have also been hearing great things (that they are as good as as any 4 stroke out there, if not better). I also hear that they are very expensive.

Here is a pretty decent thread on the subject web page

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Given the resources, I would buy an e-Tec 225 for my 23 in a heartbeat. They are priced about the same a Honda here in Western New York. The weight issue makes them the best choice for non-bracketed 23's. [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

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I own one right now and have run a boat with twin Etec. They are as great as you hear. Wait til you see my new setup. I will have two on the back of my 23.
Fuel economy is equal to if not better than some four strokes. Just as quiet. More torque.

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Skiblet, Two on the back? What hp? [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

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Thanks for everyone's advice. Guess that Bombardier really has perhaps turned around the outboard engine situation regarding Johnson/Evinrude motors.

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200 HP.
Evinrude has a new 60 degree block in 150 hp - 200 hp.The weight is over 100 lbs less that a normal 200 Hp four stroke or two stroke. I was going only to put on a single 250 but the boat is rated for 400 so why not max it out.
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Plus I may drop down and fish the 23 and under divsion in the kingfish circuit. So I wanted more speed.

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Skiblet-Let us see the photos and some performance #'s. We all need to be distracted from work today [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]. I noticed that the Rude 200's are 419lbs the other day. That's less than the Zuke 140 by a couple pounds? The power vs. weight has got my attention for my future repower on my bracket that currently has 2 225 497 lb. Mercs.

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Hey now I went Black now i might go back ? Humm, Wonder if the other boy'z are gonna follow suit. Sure don't wanna go 4 stroke. Like that torque. Gotta have that Hole shot down here.The weight issue is a big importance too. This outta help Ev's Reputation If they make it through the 2 year mark w/no problems. I'll check with a few Keys Guides on Their output.
Sounds good! Guess it would look ok with a "WHITE E " on the back.What color Flames for it?
Scream'n Reels'
Tug

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Sorry no pics yet or #s The bracket isn't even on yet. I figure by late Nov I'll be ready.

Regarding the two year mark. There are quite a few etecs out there with two years plus and still no problems. I fished a Wellcraft with twin 250's this year in the FLW tour and we ran them hard. Running mostly 5000 rpms or above going from spot to spot. We put close to 400 hrs on them and no problems. So i'm convinced.

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I haven't seen a lot of E-tecs, but a friend of mine has a 225 on a 2390 Hydrasport. In general the motor has been o.k. He has had it back to the dealer 3 times. They changed the lift pump( part of the fuel delivery system), that solved one issue. He was only getting 50-60 hrs. out of a set of spark plugs. The dealer tried a couple things with no improvement. Their last solution was changing to a different temp. thermostat, now he gets 100-120 hrs. out of his spark plugs.He's a giude so he wracks up a lot of hours, the motor was new this spring and I guesstimate he has 500+ hrs.on it. Better than a Ficht but still a few bugs to iron out.

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I know it's heavy (475 lbs.) for my '86 20 footer, 20'6", but I love the 4-stroke Yamaha 150 so far. Nutty-good fuel economy, lot's more power than my old '86 Black Max, super clean and quiet, and I love not having to think about 2-cycle oil. There are lot's of great repowering options out there.

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That's an understatement.

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Until I get the Web Cam shooting the boat floating in the canal, CSC is a hands down winner for work distractions [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]!

Procrastinate now, don't put it off. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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Is there a "BEACH" behind Your Boat? [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] or pool [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] or saloon [img]/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img] or ,Oh well We'll Wait! [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Tug [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

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http://www.e-tecinfonet.org/id3.html
http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/003990.html
This a very interesting discussion on engines, including the ETEC. Check out the boats and motors on the 1st link. I think with the figures I am seeing, the 250 hp ETEC is more efficent than the 225 on a 3500# hull. Like I have said in the past, I will run my 1989 200 Merc til it drops, then I will consider the 250 ETEC for a repower option. Hopefully I don't have to do that very soon. With the price of gas that would be a 30% saving on gas from I am now.

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Red pearl ghost flames. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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Im seriously considering putting a 150 e-tec on my 18 seacraft. Love the boat but hate the mileage I get now.