pulled the pin on a 150hp - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

stiff tip · 03-02-2011, 08:24 PM

did a lot of research on outboard motors .

....i got the best price from eagle for $10.500 installed

for a new 2011 150 hp etec ........i,m told

that they r totaly different motors from 5yrs ago ......please any input will help ....good or bad

...thanks dave help...help .....help....

capecodkid · 03-02-2011, 08:40 PM

My neighbor hasn't been able to get through a season without it being in the shop for atleast a month combined. He's the only one I know with one though so it might just be his.

Sea Dangles · 03-02-2011, 09:49 PM

Good Luck getting that thing fixed.What happened to suzuki 140 or yamaha 150?I have a friend with twin etecs and the warranty work took 6 weeks to get approved last JULY!

Raider Ronnie · 03-02-2011, 10:27 PM

Plenty of guys on this board running etecs and have nothing but good things to say about them, I'm sure some of them will chime in !

piemma · 03-07-2011, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sea Dangles

Good Luck getting that thing fixed.What happened to suzuki 140 or yamaha 150?I have a friend with twin etecs and the warranty work took 6 weeks to get approved last JULY!

Jim White (White Ghost Charters in EG RI) blew up 2 of them brand new before he got one to run right. personally, I am a Yami 4 stroke fan. Put 700 hard hours on a 90HP without a hiccup.

stiff tip · 03-07-2011, 05:10 AM

what convince me was a yama/honda tec man [diff mariner] that told me it was the best motor to go with.....his replay why would i lie to u i have nothing to gain buy e-tec .....i hope it out last me.............paul we got to talk

nights..........................

Van · 03-03-2011, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by stiff tip

did a lot of research on outboard motors .

....i got the best price from eagle for $10.500 installed

for a new 2011 150 hp etec ........i,m told

that they r totaly different motors from 5yrs ago ......please any input will help ....good or bad

...thanks dave help...help .....help....

Got my 200 at Eagle too, great guys to deal with...no BS....

You'll love it. Its so so smooth, quiet, powerful, and reliable....

Great peace of mind when I head 30 miles offshore.

Only got about 50 hours on mine so far so I can't say much about longevity other than so far so good. Lots of guys I know have em' and love em'.

I would like to upgrade to the i-command system, but that may have to wait a couple of years.

zacs · 03-03-2011, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stiff tip

did a lot of research on outboard motors .

....i got the best price from eagle for $10.500 installed

for a new 2011 150 hp etec ........i,m told

that they r totaly different motors from 5yrs ago ......please any input will help ....good or bad

...thanks dave help...help .....help....

that is a good deal. did you already have evinrude controls/gauge pack?

ProfessorM · 03-03-2011, 09:42 AM

Good luck Dave. Hopefully your comm. season this year will pay for at least half.

stiff tip · 03-04-2011, 05:20 AM

thanks guys ....tlme well tell ........i have my evenrude cintrolls thats y its cheaper ......wish me luck.... paul i got kissel to shadow this yr.eagle was the best deal in all ne i checked.......i could use a break ......dave

Fly Rod · 03-04-2011, 09:05 AM

Great motors, I have a 225hp etec bought when they first came out in2003.

Bombardier bought evinrude in 2001, up graded the plant and brought back the quality, they have a strict quality control program where an employee can recall the motor for trouble shooting as it goes along the assembly line.

That company is now owned by the employees and they have begun to put fifteen million into up grading the plant once again.

They are just as fuel efficiant as a four stroke, burn cleaner, cost less then a four stroke, etc: and are used by the California water patrol that have the highest standard of air quality.

Only draw back that I see is the cost of synthetic oil, around my way it is about fifty bucks a gallon.

Only rich people buy four strokes.

sokinwet · 03-06-2011, 08:24 AM

I put a 115 Etec on my Seacraft last year. Quiet, powerful, sips gas, easy upkeep, one touch winterizing, extended warranty. You'll love it.

Raider Ronnie · 03-06-2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Fly Rod

Great motors, I have a 225hp etec bought when they first came out in2003.

Bombardier bought evinrude in 2001, up graded the plant and brought back the quality, they have a strict quality control program where an employee can recall the motor for trouble shooting as it goes along the assembly line.

That company is now owned by the employees and they have begun to put fifteen million into up grading the plant once again.

They are just as fuel efficiant as a four stroke, burn cleaner, cost less then a four stroke, etc: and are used by the California water patrol that have the highest standard of air quality.

Only draw back that I see is the cost of synthetic oil, around my way it is about fifty bucks a gallon.

Only rich people buy four strokes.

Is synthetic oil mandatory ? I know a few using Walmart tcw3

Fly Rod · 03-08-2011, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

Is synthetic oil mandatory ? I know a few using Walmart tcw3

It is if you are under warranty.

Also while under warranty you should only use OMC parts

freebie · 03-30-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

Is synthetic oil mandatory ? I know a few using Walmart tcw3

there is a setting in the ecu to run tcw3. should not have any effect on warranty if it is an option when setting up the motor. don't know for sure because I am not a dealer but can't imagine any dealer giving you grief if they set it up to run that way.

one more not is that you waill not void warranty if you don't run brp oil. as long as whatever you are using meets manufacturer specs there is no issue. there are laws against them voiding warranties for isues like this.

sokinwet · 03-09-2011, 03:55 PM

$139 is the drum shipping price.

BassyiusMaximus · 03-09-2011, 04:03 PM

In 2007 I considered an E-TEC 150-HP but they were running north of $13,500 as they were still relatively new back then.

Fly Rod · 03-10-2011, 08:57 AM

Van: thank you for the headsup on the lower cost.

Finally found it. Had to go through the ordering page to get the shipping cost. They should do away with the shipping cost on the first page state by state, it is misleading.

Just ordered a case. Save about 10 bucks per gallon.

Once again, Thanx.

Van · 03-10-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Fly Rod

Van: thank you for the headsup on the lower cost.

Finally found it. Had to go through the ordering page to get the shipping cost. They should do away with the shipping cost on the first page state by state, it is misleading.

Just ordered a case. Save about 10 bucks per gallon.

Once again, Thanx.

Glad to help.....

Someday i would like to get enough guys together and do a group buy on a drum. The price of that oil is ridiculous.

SAUERKRAUT · 03-27-2011, 11:40 PM

Thanks for your bantor Van and Fly Rod. I ordered a case of XD100 oil for myself at the above price and link you supplied. PS: I really like my E-tec 115 on my Whaler 190, even though I have to deal with an external oil reservoir once again.

stiff tip · 03-30-2011, 06:29 AM

how has your etec treated you.would buy one again how old is your motor.......bring boatto dealer today