These e-tecs are no tickle to the wallet either! I use this site as a gauge (usually pretty close to what most of us can expect to pay.... except for those who have "connections" :P ).
E-Tec
http://www.edsmarinesuperstore.com/evinrude.htm
Yamaha
http://www.edsmarinesuperstore.com/yamaha.htm

The weight difference between the e-tec and yamaha (both hpdi and 4 stroke) seem minimal.

http://www.evinrude.com/en-CA/Engine...ications/S150/

yami 4 stroke http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outboard.../63/specs.aspx

yami hpdi http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outboard...s/7/specs.aspx


Couple of points of interest:
1) The E-tec 150/175/200 all weigh the same (I'm assuming same block)
2) All the Yamis where heavier than the E-tec by about 40 lbs or more.
3) the yami 150 4 stroke was about the same weight as the yami 150 v-max hpdi.
4) while I don't know what the difference is between a yami that's labeled v-max hpdi vs on that's just labeled hpdi (the 200 HP comes in both) the 150 was only offered in the v-max flavor.
5) I'm assuming the E-Tec is meaning maintenance is cheaper, because the cost to get one is more of a shot to the Nortons than any of the comparable yamahas.... :-/


Just thought I'd share what my curiousity because of the thread lead me to find ;D

Oh yeah, I'm starting to like the E-Tecs more and more, but I still have a long way to go before I have to decide. I guess the first thing I should look into is some good Norton protection! :o ;D :o ;D