I found a 200hp e-tec is it worth it?

[THEFERMANATOR]

$6500 sounds a bit high to me. The 04 is essentially the same engine(just doesn't say ETEC on it) and they can be had for about $3-4K. I seen a brand new 2010 200HO ETEC for $11400 on CRAIGSLIST last night. Also you need to decide how much you plan on using your boat and how far you will be traveling when you do run it. If you plan on short trips and only once a month useage, then an older carbed engine will save you money in the long run. Remember these new engines should be run every 2 weeks to avoid problems with the ethanol encrapped fuel and injectors. Also remember you have to run DFI oil in them that is more money. And repairs are pretty much limited to the dealer as the average joe can't do much more than basic maintence due to the cost of the software to access the EMM on them. If you plan on long runs though where the 60 gallon tank will be cutting it close or using it every week, then I say go for it.

[macojoe]

i just bought a 2004 Yamaha 225hp 4 Stroke with 200 hours with all wires, cables, gauges, and ss prop for $7000

Just to give you a idea?

If it is the HO I say pass cause of the weight. My 4 stroke is 600 pounds!! But I am sure the Ox can take it!

Good Luck

[taqwache]

I'm not sure if its the HO or not. I'm going to check it out this weekend and run a compression check. Although, I really don't like the idea of not being able to work on it my self. How much exactly is that software? Also, I only fish once a month and only travel a few miles so maybe a carbed motor will better suite me. The boat I'm running now is an 81 V20 with a V4 evinrude but I actually plan on putting this motor on my 78 and set it up to go out to the oil rigs and troll. It only has a 40 gallon gas tank from what I remember. Once its done, the 81 will be for sale.

[THEFERMANATOR]

An 81's stock tank was 60 gallons IIRC. As far as working on the ETEC, you can do the basic maintence and stuff still. Any problems with the injection or ignition involves a trip to the dealer as I don't think you can even buy the software for an ETEC to work on it. RHINDA might make something for it to get codes and such, but that would be it. The outboard manufacturers have created a monopoly with there software now to work on boats so they can push the independants out of the game. I know that MERCURY requires you to pay a monthly subscription fee in order to access there software as it won't even work unless it is linked up over the internet to MERCURY direct.

[macojoe]

for that little driving I would get something older and carbed.
The only reason I went this way is I go off shore o Cod fish and stuff, other wise the 175 Merc 2.4 I got from BS is perfect!! I am giving it back to him for doing some work on my boat and he is going to use it himself for his boat.

[Skools Out]

Originally Posted by macojoe

for that little driving I would get something older and carbed.
The only reason I went this way is I go off shore o Cod fish and stuff, other wise the 175 Merc 2.4 I got from BS is perfect!! I am giving it back to him for doing some work on my boat and he is going to use it himself for his boat.

so you rented it from BS lmao you got reemed again.

[macojoe]

believe me, i was against it but had no choice at the time!!
I got cheap cheap!! Then BS had to xcome here with a ton of parts to get it all fixed up and that was for free. He is getting it back, but he worked fr it!!
One season on the dark side was enough for me!!