Wish me luck

Sean · #1 03-25-2008, 07:13 AM

Well, today I am going to go talk to two local Marina's and see what type of deal I get get on either a 90hp E-Tec or 2 stroke Yannaha (the Yammaha dealer also sells Merc, so they might come into play)
I'm done stressing over a 20 year old engine and really just want to get out on the water with confidience in my rig (though I am really stressing know on the $$$$$$$$ side of it) I'm leaning towards the E-Tec so I'm going tho the Yammaha dealer 1st and see what type of numbers we come up with then cross the bridge to the E-tec dealer..
As always, any advise on either of these engines is welcome and apreciated.

C YENSEN · #2 03-25-2008, 07:32 AM

well congrats for making the decision to go look. My only suggestion would be to go with more horsepower than a 90.

tsubaki · #3 03-25-2008, 07:32 AM

My neighbor asked what I thought about the motor type on his new rig. My responce was, "it dosen't matter what I think, the warrenties will give you more piece of mind than other peoples opinions, you have so many years that it ain't gonna be your problem".
Opinion; Everything considered, I like Etec.
But affording any new motor is beyond my wallet.

Sean · #4 03-25-2008, 08:08 AM

CY, All I need is a 90hp, I've been working out all winter and got some oars off a old Whaling Schooner

Actually, I sold the V and bought a 18FT sTEIGER cRAFT cc
TSBAKI, I hear you, I hope to sign up for a 100 year finance plann

willy · #5 03-25-2008, 09:00 AM

Sean even with the 18 CC Steiger I would go at least a 115 in which ever engine you choose. Difference in fuel economy will be negligable but the available power will be much better loaded up for all day fishing with two or three people. Both are great engines so you won't go wrong. I would lean towards the ETEc especially in the smaller engines because of the torque made by the two stroke.

C YENSEN · #6 03-25-2008, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean

CY, All I need is a 90hp, I've been working out all winter and got some oars off a old Whaling Schooner

Actually, I sold the V and bought a 18FT sTEIGER cRAFT cc
TSBAKI, I hear you, I hope to sign up for a 100 year finance plann

you sold the V

.....where the hell have I been

Airslot · #7 03-25-2008, 10:58 AM

Yea CY, where the hell you been

Sean, have you run the boat with the current 75? I know the V-18 is a sweet ride with a 115, but I don;t know how the Stieger compares to a V-18.

Where's Stinky Thong when ya need him?

charlie_the_tuna · #8 03-25-2008, 11:44 AM

hey cy, where the hell have you been?

Sean · #9 03-25-2008, 05:17 PM

E-tec or Yammaha MJ
I got the aproval from the bank and the 90hp Etec, Controlls,Digital Tac/Alarms/prop and every other odd and end,6 year warranty,$150.00 gas card, plus install comes in around $9,500.00...
Pulling the triger tomorrow..... Boy do I need a drink

macojoe · #10 03-25-2008, 06:11 PM

whats the monthly payments on that?? Not trying to be nosy but I was thinking of doing something like that next year? But I have to go with a 225 hp at least. So I will pay cash and payments on some, maybe?

Good Luck