E-tech?

[Ozy]

I am looking at upgrading to a new boat and for the same price on 2 packages (same hull) I am looking at I have the choice of a Yamaha 60hp 2 stroke or a Evinrude E-tech 50hp.

Any opinions???

[LEELEE]

I agree with Jo. Go the e-tec. Have a look at the reports on the net for the tec. heaps of them there. A 50hp etec will give you more get up and go than the 60hp yammy and more fuel economical. Those things really do run on an oily rag.

Cheers

Lee

[Pukka]

Whoa! Everyone seems to be buying new boats, or uprading their motors. I'm feeling decidely modest in my lil' 435

What you getting Ozy? :beer1:

In answer to your question, the yammie would be wayyyyy more expensive to maintain, while the e-tec is relatively new to the market and genuine reviews of it's performance over a long period are few.

I haven't sat down and compared the stat's, but I imagine both motors would be comparable on performance and economy??

Joe

Edited October 12, 2004 by Pukka

[discountskitubes]

Hi,

I have the 50hp e-tec and cant fault it one bit. To me it does everything plus more for what I need. Leaves my old Merc 60hp for dead as far as power is concerned. Mine is on a 4.3m aluminium boat. I bought it last August for $8000 fitted but I don`t know what they are worth now.

Cheers

Joe

[mitch]

Ozy,

I have had a lot of hours on the water lately with both the 90 and 150 E-tec. I love em and theink they are a great motor. very economical and handy on the pocket

Mitch

[Whitto]

Hi Ozy,

Go the Etec my 60hp has 60+ hours and so far is bulletproof

... it's just like your Yammie, only lighter, faster, and less maitenance ... turns a huge prop by comparison to the Yammie so the Etec torque must be better too

What boat are you getting ??