motor weights, too much?

[Bushwacker]

FYI - my E-Tec, which has a 7 year warranty, has had zero problems in 3 years and about 185 hrs; also very quiet, which is it's biggest advantage relative to the Opti. It's a very strong running 150; 2007 BRP brochure, which compares HP and torque curves for the 150 E-Tec and F-150, shows that it's actually 165 hp. At 3000 rpm it puts out 200 ft-lbs of torque vs about 150 for the Yahama, so it's a bear on hole shot and acceleration. Actual weight with full fluids and no prop is 504 lbs for the Yahama and 427 for the E-Tec. The 175 and 200 are based on same block, so weight is the same, although HP ratings are probably less conservative on the 175 & 200. My dealer also sells Honda's and Yahama's and service manager says he's had fewer problems with the E-Tecs than either of the other two.