rebuilt or new

[tper]

Little confused -- people are saying rebuilt are as good as new?

Here it is -- can get a Envinrude for about 4k - 1999 rebuilt

or a Yamaha for about 7k new with a 6 yr warranty. These are 2 cyc

What do you guys think -- daughter in college son in a year -

Thanks for input

Also on my mind is the new gas - ethenol -- older motor more prone to damage?????

Thanks

Tper

[Hooper]

tper-

My guess, that Evinrude is the era when OMC was imploding due to poor manufacturing of their Ficht system. It brought down the company. Those engines almost always blew up, thus the rebuild. I would steer clear of that even though it would probably be OK, but probably still makes me uneasy. A Google search will give you tons of background on that fiasco.

Yamaha is proven, plus, 6 years of coverage means they stand behind it. Just my 2 cents. If you can swing it, I would go for the Yamaha.

[keeperreaper]

Originally Posted by Hooper

tper-

My guess, that Evinrude is the era when OMC was imploding due to poor manufacturing of their Ficht system. It brought down the company. Those engines almost always blew up, thus the rebuild. I would steer clear of that even though it would probably be OK, but probably still makes me uneasy. A Google search will give you tons of background on that fiasco.

Yamaha is proven, plus, 6 years of coverage means they stand behind it. Just my 2 cents. If you can swing it, I would go for the Yamaha.

If it is a ficht run away as fast as you can. Yamaha is a great engine plus 6 years.... seems like a no brainer to me.

[Raider Ronnie]

You didn't mention the hp.
STAY FAR AWAY FROM THE 250 YAMAHA 2 STROKE!
They blow up @ 40 hrs like clock work !
If you want 2 stroke get an Etec !

[tper]

Sorry it is a 90hp going on a 1977 - 17 ft - Grady white - my ole lady

Tper

[Raider Ronnie]

Originally Posted by tper

Sorry it is a 90hp going on a 1977 - 17 ft - Grady white - my ole lady

Tper

Etec !
You won't regret it!
Every bit as good (and quiet) as a 4stroke !

[Hooper]

I would also recommend ETEC like Ronnie has. I had an Evinrude DFI which was the pre-ETEC engine under Bombardier, the company that bought out OMC when they failed. The DFI model I had was essentially an ETEC without the name on it, very similar engines, if not the same. It was a super engine for me. When I sold it, it had 600 hours on it and not hint of trouble.

Talk to Marty at Ship Shops, (508) 398-2256, for a engine quote on that model. He's very good on pricing and a good guy to deal with for repowers. Might be worth comparing dollar for dollar. Any cost difference will be easily saved in fuel bills alone.

Just an idea.

[fishsmith]

I think you can save thousands if you keep shopping around. a 90hp is very common motor, and it's a buyers market. I'll bet you can find quality 10 - 15yr old motor for <$2K. New Englands boating season is short, most motors spend time sitting not running.
(That being said, I would get a towing service with the saved $$, and remember, never throw the bait out until you're at the dock, nothing is worse than waiting for the towboat without bait. )

Good Luck.

[zacs]

you may have to change controls or gauges if you change motor brands. always something to take into consideration.

[macojoe]

If money is a issue then keep looking! I have a friend that just bought a 2001 Merc 4 stroke 90 hp with 100 hours with all controls and tac for $2500

There are lots of deals out there!! I bought a 1989 Evinrude 225 HP looper for $800 with all control's and this thing is a dream! I have no problem taking the boat off shore with it.

But I know 3 guys that just bought E-Tec and love them!! And if I was to go new that would be the way to go!!
Just be sure were ever you go they know there stuff!! There have been more then a few E-Tec's blown up cause of dealer mess up during the install, they all have to be set up with a laptop and if not set right they will Blow, Good New E-Tec stands right by them and replaces the power heads fast!!

Good Luck!!