Back for more motor advice...

eggsuckindog · #1 08-20-2009, 03:26 AM

A big single is probably the way to go - call these guys and see what they have in the Etec/Rude arena - I know they have one that might work and they are very SeaCraft friendly, Mario who will probably answer has a nice 23 - be sure and tell them who sent you and from where

American Marine 727 938 9796

Fr. Frank · #2 08-20-2009, 08:42 AM

Some price comparisons for you, lowest prices I could find in 5 minutes: ALWAYS check with your local dealer, he wants your business, and may go the price for you.

2008 Evinrude Etec 250 25" - $14,500 Ed's Marine
2009 Etec 300 25" - $16,450 Ed's Marine

2008 Mercury EFI 2S 250 25" - $10,000 Ed's Marine
2008 Mercury Optimax 250XS 25" - $12,000 Ed's Marine
2010 MERCURY Opti ProXS 250 HP - $15,600 Ed's Marine
2008 Mercury Verado 250HP C/R 25" - $16,400 Local boat mfg.

2008 Suzuki 4S 250HP 25" - $12,250 local marina

2008 Yamaha 4S 250HP C/R - $13,200 Local marina
2010 Yamaha 4S 250 - $14,950 Local Marina

KenB · #3 08-20-2009, 10:50 AM

By the way.... the prices that Ed's quotes are just the dealer cost. He dings you with charges during install, uses not OEM parts, and no one else will look at your motor if you try to get them serviced else where.

When I was shopping around for a DF140, I dropped ed's names/price a few times and twice the sales guys produced a binder filled with BBB complaints about the "price" not including installation fees.

Anyway I completely agree with Dr. Frank, shop around but give your local guy a shot. His prices may not be that far off, when it's all said and done.