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Bigshrimpin · #1 08-14-2009, 11:56 AM

http://www.edsmarinesuperstore.com/suzuki_outboards.htm

250 Suzuki 30" $11,500.00

LadyLuck · #2 08-18-2009, 09:58 AM

anyone have any advice on evinrude etecs? is 300hp engine with hermco twin bracket gonna be ok?

KenB · #3 08-18-2009, 10:58 AM

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anyone have any advice on evinrude etecs? is 300hp engine with hermco twin bracket gonna be ok?

No!!! It's gonna be a disaster! Don't do it!

Just kidding. That is a dream set up for a lot of folks. That, or the suzi 300. Either way, Don's twin bracket seems to be the best bracket around.

joshmon71 · #4 08-18-2009, 03:13 PM

Any of the 4S outboards out there today are good (yamaha, evinrude,suzuki, mercury) it boils down to upfront price, and then local service. its like talking religion/politicz to get opinions on outboards. everyone has an opinion and gets heated. don't discount local service you trust, if you have to drive 100 miles for service what good is that!

the hermco bracket is the best out there, it's a bit pricier than aluminum up front, but when you go to paint, bottom paint, or repair, you will be luvn that glass! alum requires more upkeep in salt water and more prep and so forth.

BigLew · #5 08-18-2009, 07:29 PM

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the hermco bracket is the best out there, it's a bit pricier than aluminum up front,

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eggsuckindog · #6 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

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LadyLuck · #7 08-23-2009, 09:41 PM

alright...some more options...a 300 etec or 275 verado???looking for opinions..getting ready to order hermco bracket to put her on..
either would be a great deal from the sellers..

pl99 · #8 08-24-2009, 01:51 AM

Call Russ at palm beach outboards or bob spickler perks bait and tackle.. Bobby

Fr. Frank · #9 08-25-2009, 08:18 AM

The Etec weighs less and costs less. The Verado probably has a bit more long-term durability. Will you put more than 3000 hours on the motor over the next 10 years?

Both motors are capable of reaching 2000 hours easily with good maintenance. Mercury is the only company than tests its outboards to 3000+ hours of use, and Merc even claims there are a couple of 6 cyl. 250 hp Verados on a test sled at 8,000 hours and counting. That's a year of running 24/7. (Merc also makes a 350 Verado that is the same size as the 225)

A non-professional recreational boater rarely runs a motor more than 100 hours per year. On the other hand, Pro Guides and Tourney fisherman regularly run 300-500 hours per year. Tow boat operators run 1000+ hours per year. If that kind of long-term use is not an issue, then, as much as I hate to admit it (being a Merc fanatic), the Etec is probably a wiser choice.

Bushwacker · #10 08-25-2009, 11:41 AM

If you're in Palm Beach area, talk to Stan (Service Manager) at ARG in Riveria Beach; tell him Denny sent you. They sell Yamaha, Honda and E-Tec. He really knows motors and says he has fewer "come-backs" with the E-Tecs than either of the other two. I've had zero problems in over 3 years and 200+ hrs on mine. Denny