Re: Repowering
I have nothing for you on the 175 but I will share my thoughts on eTEC. I have a 2006 225 on my 23' CC. I could not be happier with the motor. I have put 900 hours on it in the last 2.5 years without any issues to speak of. I had an issue with my tach but nothing with the motor. I also run the XD100 but I have used plenty of it... My fuel consumption has gone down around 40% vs the 250hp merc I used to run. It is a much nicer sound and does require less maintenance. After saying that, keep in mind you will NEVER get 300 hours out of your lower unit oil or plugs so even though you may read 300 hours between service I would suggest new plugs every 100 hours or less and at the same time I would replace the lower unit oil. Beyond that, it is a great product. I figure this was the only shot BRP had and if it did not go well they would have lost a ton of $$$.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
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