Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Hey guys, haven't posted in a while but visit at least once a week.

After about a year of doing research (and convincing the wife), I pulled the trigger and purchased a 2007 175 etec. Here is a picture of the old 1995 200 Evinrude:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...00Evinrude.jpg

And here is the new beauty:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14.../2007etec2.jpg

I took her for a test ride on Saturday. Here is he launch:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...seattrial1.jpg

And here she is on the trailer...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...seattrial2.jpg

First of all, it was very strange not having to choke the engine. Starts on the first turn and is really, really quiet. Shoots out of the hole faster than my 200 did and is definitely faster on the top end.

I purchased the engine from Port Monmouth Marine ("PJ") and would definietly recommend the place. Geat customer service and I got excellent value for my trade-in.

Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Hey guys, haven't posted in a while but visit at least once a week.

After about a year of doing research (and convincing the wife), I pulled the trigger and purchased a 2007 175 etec. Here is a picture of the old 1995 200 Evinrude:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...00Evinrude.jpg

And here is the new beauty:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14.../2007etec2.jpg

I took her for a test ride on Saturday. Here is he launch:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...seattrial1.jpg

And here she is on the trailer...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...seattrial2.jpg

First of all, it was very strange not having to choke the engine. Starts on the first turn and is really, really quiet. Shoots out of the hole faster than my 200 did and is definitely faster on the top end.

I purchased the engine from Port Monmouth Marine ("PJ") and would definietly recommend the place. Geat customer service and I got excellent value for my trade-in.

Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Hey guys, haven't posted in a while but visit at least once a week.

After about a year of doing research (and convincing the wife), I pulled the trigger and purchased a 2007 175 etec. Here is a picture of the old 1995 200 Evinrude:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...00Evinrude.jpg

And here is the new beauty:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14.../2007etec2.jpg

I took her for a test ride on Saturday. Here is he launch:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...seattrial1.jpg

And here she is on the trailer...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...seattrial2.jpg

First of all, it was very strange not having to choke the engine. Starts on the first turn and is really, really quiet. Shoots out of the hole faster than my 200 did and is definitely faster on the top end.

I purchased the engine from Port Monmouth Marine ("PJ") and would definietly recommend the place. Geat customer service and I got excellent value for my trade-in.

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Nice V with a super nice pusher!!!!

Congrats!

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Nice V with a super nice pusher!!!!

Congrats!

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Nice V with a super nice pusher!!!!

Congrats!

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

welcome to the brotherhood Iam glad iam not the only one ;D ;D ;D

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...DSC03189-1.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSC03197.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSC03196.jpg

I havent been for a test ride yet tho !!!!!

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

welcome to the brotherhood Iam glad iam not the only one ;D ;D ;D

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...DSC03189-1.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSC03197.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSC03196.jpg

I havent been for a test ride yet tho !!!!!

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Thanks. Actually, after I saw your pics from a few weeks ago, you actually inspired me to move ahead this year - before March 31 (I opted for the extended warranty). Wait until you hear how quiet it is - it is so strange.

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

believe me i cant wait :o :o :o :o :o

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

:P

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

i GOT TO BE DOING SOMETHING WRONG!! Cause I can't afford one :'(

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Trade in......the old motor >:( . Some of us do enjoy freeeebeee's. ;D
SWEET V21. ;)

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Just relooked at the picss. Guess thats how I need to sink my trailer to advod the keel damage. ??? *;)
I'll give it a shot.

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Yep thats how i do mine also!!

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Nice looking boat and motor. Where you launching? Atlantic Highlands?

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Buckley,

Did you not like your 200? What inspired you to make the change?

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Hey can we get a pic of the dash?? Looks modified?? and there are a few trying to figure theres out.

Thanks

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

WOW, good eye there M.J., whats up with the custom dash. Looking interesting and Cool. We WANT PICS. ;D

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Also noticed how the hatch on the V21 slides all the way forward. ;)

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Buckley...PM me for details on best way to leave that beauty to me in your will... 8) ...what a nice boat...let's see some MORE!! ... ;D ...



...and Slinger's BETTER be QUIET!!... or his wifey might hear it :o ...Sshhh....

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Nice boat and new motor buckley, when i go bracket one day I might have to get me one of those. We would love to see some pics of that dash. And if your around once a week or so, put a post up so we know you are here ;D

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

I have some pics posted in my gallery (v-21), but I'll take a bunch more of the dash.

This year I got a slip closer to my house in Matawan, NJ, and am keeping the boat on the Raritan Bay (lawrance Harbor). There are shipping lanes, tankers, NYC harbor, Statue of Liberty, etc, *nearby. I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter and didn't want to be tooling around in a 12 year old outboard and have it conk out on me. *It's one thing to get stranded in the barnegat bay - another when the Queen Mary is breathing down my neck. Plus, with the boat 10 minutes from my house now and Sandy hook *25 minutes away by boat, I knew I would be out a lot this year. *Been saving for years for this - actually sold my 65 impala convertible a few years back and earmarked the money for the engine. *

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Yo Buck sweeeeeeeeeeeeet! Thanks to you I can't get up from here for a little while (got wood) :-[ U too Slinger :P

I want to know your fuel numbers once you establish them 8)

Very very nice!

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Cool, more Pics. are coming. Custom dash made from Starboard ?

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

AWESOME!! congrats!!! 8)

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You're the man!

Beautiful Vee!

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Buckley,

I just finished going through your gallery. Now I need to go and pray to confess my sin of covetousness!!! I think that was the first and last time I'll look at that gallery. ::)

That is a beautiful boat.

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

BGA...now ya see why I been covetin' BR's Purdy Lil' 21 all this time... ;) 8) ...

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

:o




JUNIOR!! :o ...Holy Smokes, Man!! There's testament to REEL commitment!!...Congratulations, I know ya can't wait to go again...pinch that lil' one for us ;) ...sounds like she'll grow up to be water-puppy like dad 8) ...


This the best shot I could pull from your Gallery of your dash...get us something better when ya can...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90...elin/slip2.jpg

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Yea Buckley, that is my stomping grounds also, launched out of that ramp dozens of times a year.
Hopefully I will see you out there this year, if you see a camo G3 boat in the bay or a 2550 Maycraft Pilot House swing on by and let me see that pretty V up close.
You did good buddy, real good ;)

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Thanks guys! I'll post a fresh group of pics either tonight or tomorrow. Here is a previous picture I loaded up on photobucket. This is of the old, pre-etec controls.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...r/PDR_0899.jpg

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

i think what everyone wants to know is what is in the upper box and did you build it yourself???? :) ;)

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Oh, that. The guy I purchased the boat from built it. Not sure what's in it, I never opened it.
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Just kidding. I'll post some pics with a description of the set-up. It's not starboard, its like white plexiglass. Keeps prying eyes off the electronics.

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

Prying eyes in NJ. Come on man ::)

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

jr sweet sweet sweet....

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

AWESOME MAN!!! YOU ARE MY HERO!!!

Re: Pulled the trigger on the etec (w/Pics)
 

He's toyin' w/us, guys...he's a E-Teaser!! ...ya know what we do w/ E-Teasers around here, doncha!!... well...we ah...let 'em...