E-Tec or Optimax. Repower HELP!!!

[steplift20]

I'm a Mercury two stroke guy and love it, I would not want a 4 stroke I would always look for a two stroke if there are any around. That's my personal opinion .

[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

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by steplift20

I'm a Mercury two stroke guy and love it, I would not want a 4 stroke I would always look for a two stroke if there are any around. That's my personal opinion .

For old skool 2 strokes, yes, but dfi engines, HE!! NO! All the dfi's are nice for weight to hp ratio, but suck to repair out of warranty. If I had to choose between a direct fuel injected 2 stroke or a 4 stroke, I'll take the 4 stroke hands down.

[steplift20]

Term, carbs(3) yes , so you don't like the DFI ? You know better than me for sure .the problem is that parts are hard to get on a seasoned 150 merc. But I love mine ,she starts and goes ,what I'm saying is any motor that starts and goes is a good motor.

[randlemanboater]

A wise man on this forum once said "only own a 2 stroke dfi if it's under warranty."

It was either Spare or Ferm.

Get a 4 stroke!

[bgreene]

Humm.....4 stroke motors have more moving parts and require more service than an Etec but are somehow much better ?
Hey.....whatever floats ones boat .....
Four stroke technology continues to evolve better and better but a good motors a good motor.

I’ve had a bunch of outboards - all 2 strokes, Merc and Rude .....everyone one was fine guess just lucky .

[spareparts]

Originally Posted by bgreene

Humm.....4 stroke motors have more moving parts and require more service than an Etec but are somehow much better ?
Hey.....whatever floats ones boat .....
Four stroke technology continues to evolve better and better but a good motors a good motor.

I’ve had a bunch of outboards - all 2 strokes, Merc and Rude .....everyone one was fine guess just lucky .

consider the only market Bombarier is using 2 stroke in are outboards, they are 4 stroke across the board(jet skis, ATVs, Side by sides, snow mobiles, aircraft, etc...) except for some limited production trials bikes. 4 stroke will be taking over E-tec soon