E-Tec or Optimax. Repower HELP!!!

[bgreene]

Both are good motors - and neither would be a “ wrong choice.”

So next ....are you reasonably close to Merc or Evinrude service /
dealer that has good reputation ?

I have an 05’ Etec.....first year edition and it’s been rock solid - no specific
weak points at all. Still on my V21 runs great.

If you could go either way ....I’d check them both out, run test , compression check etc
and pick the one you like more ....the lower hrs on Merc good - if it’s been properly maintained.
Best of success