What size ETEC?

[Genie Aye]

How about a 300HP E-tec for 16,000--found a brand new one for that in Oregon. That will move the boat well----LOL

[tsubaki]

Well, have you made any decisions, commitments, money dumps???
I's just gots ta know!

[bradford]

Originally Posted by tsubaki

Well, have you made any decisions, commitments, money dumps???
I's just gots ta know!

Still shopping Tsubaki, got a couple of irons in the fire. The 150 etec is still way more than I'd ever thought I'd spend. Just trying to get the overall best deal including price, dealer support, setup, warranty etc.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Theres still quite a few 04 200-250 HP BRP engines out there for around $4-5K with another year of warranty still left on them. They are the same basic engine as the ETEC, but not badged as one so the price is alot less.

[willy]

What is the main difference Ferm?

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by willy

What is the main difference Ferm?

The first ETECS have a slighly different injector to them mainly. There was the early FICHTS of 98-99, then 00 had some changes, 01 went to the bigger displacement engine, mid year 02 they went to BRP and they improved the quality control DRAMATICALLY, then by 03+ they are said to be good engines. The ETEC's actually don't get as good of econonmy as the earlier RAM INJECTED engines did as they made some injector and cylinder head changes to quieten them down that cost some economy. The late FICHTS were actually about the best on fuel of any of the DFI engines, even right there with the OPTIMAX that now rules the roost of economy. ETEC is pretty much just a marketing name for the most part from what I found. BRP came up with a catchy name sort of like FICHT was before engines started blowing up.

[bradford]

Well after talking to several people, owners, mechanics, and shyster salesmen, and driving to look at a few used deals still under warranty, I've landed a deal on a 2010 150 Evinrude ETEC. Being that I'm a real cheap *** I kinda can't believe I would throw that much money down the black hole. Dragging the ol' girl up to Custom Marine in Statesboro today. I'll keep ya'll posted.