repower question...

[randlemanboater]

I have had over 1300 pounds worth of humans in mine with no problem....you can tell you are loaded more, but it pops right up and goes.....I think it has to do with the gear ratio....2.59 to 1.

I didn't try a top speed run with that many people onboard, I'm sure it would have a slower top speed.

[Mac_Attack]

Just another thought of mine,my E-tec was made in Wisconsin. Keep our jobs here. Billy Mac

[Skools Out]

I'd go Yamaha first then E-tec. The Yamaha is probally the most reliable. The 150 in both their 2 and 4 strokes are best on fuel and both are a tie for power and fuel use.

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by Skools Out

The 150 in both their 2 and 4 strokes are best on fuel and both are a tie for power and fuel use.

i hate to knock your opinion, but i have to say that yamaha is no comparison to the etec 150 on power. they are tic and tac with reliability.
i see it everyday overhere, if i had had to rely on paying people by just working on E-tec's i wouldnt have much in service. fuel use like you said will be close. but when your trim motor goes out yamaha will want $500 plus and BRP will be around 200 for the exact same part with different connections on the end.
plus i dont like to feed my engines rice.

[reyb]

Found the following website that has a comprehensive list of outbaords. It seems that the 150 outboard in the different makes is roughly the same at $9k. The Suzuki 140 is $7k.

http://www.edsmarinesuperstore.com/y...tor_prices.htm

I'm in agreement with buying "Made in USA". I wonder if the Suzukis are made here since I've seen the reference to "Johnzuki".

[bradford]

That's not a bad price. does it include controls, prop, gauges, etc.??

[reyb]

I didn't see anything about including controls/prop, so I don't think it is. However, as cterrebone mentioned, the e-tec has a special going on...5 year warranty and free I-guage. That seems like a pretty good deal. In addition to that, a $300 rebate if you're a TBF/TFW member....I'd join just for the rebate :)

[Skools Out]

Originally Posted by cterrebonne

i hate to knock your opinion, but i have to say that yamaha is no comparison to the etec 150 on power. they are tic and tac with reliability.
i see it everyday overhere, if i had had to rely on paying people by just working on E-tec's i wouldnt have much in service. fuel use like you said will be close. but when your trim motor goes out yamaha will want $500 plus and BRP will be around 200 for the exact same part with different connections on the end.
plus i dont like to feed my engines rice.

you didn't read it hello

the 150 2 and 4 stroke YAMAHA'S are close in power and fuel usage. If ya wish I have the number for the factory Yamaha guy I know at Morehead City. That's all he does is test boats all day with different motors.