Used Outboards

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Originally Posted by Topflitegraphics

manitunc - are the opti's as quiet as the etecs? I am leaning towards getting one of those since they are light, efficient, and quiet

The older Opti's are WAY louder than an etec.
However, the newer Opti's are pretty close to etec sound levels.

I have an etec on my 23 Sceptre, and working for a boatyard, have run many boats with older optis (one of them being a 25 Seacraft!).
I kind of like the sound of the older optis. They're loud, but kind of a unique sound. And the power is amazing. Torque for days.
That's why you always see the older optis on the Towboat US boats.

We only take care of a smattering of the newer optis, but they seem pretty well built. Powerband is definitely not quite the same as the older ones though.