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

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

Fly Rod · 03-08-2011, 08:50 AM

When people are saying that Evinrudes are blowing up etc: are they the Etecs or the older Ficht. If they were the newer Etecs they would have been under warranty I would have assumed and would be fixed or replaced for free.

The older 1998- 2001 fichts had many problems, they were junk. I had a 2000 that came with the boat when I bought it. Just before buying it the previeous owner blew the engine just before I was buying the boat. He had it rebuilt under warranty. When I got the boat and put 25 hrs. on the engine it blew again. Bombardier were the new owners and they sent me a free powerhead, which they did not have to do since the warranty only went to the first owner. As soon as the boat mechanic finished installing the new powerhead I traded for the etec

piemma · 03-08-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Fly Rod

When people are saying that Evinrudes are blowing up etc: are they the Etecs or the older Ficht. If they were the newer Etecs they would have been under warranty I would have assumed and would be fixed or replaced for free.

The older 1998- 2001 fichts had many problems, they were junk. I had a 2000 that came with the boat when I bought it. Just before buying it the previeous owner blew the engine just before I was buying the boat. He had it rebuilt under warranty. When I got the boat and put 25 hrs. on the engine it blew again. Bombardier were the new owners and they sent me a free powerhead, which they did not have to do since the warranty only went to the first owner. As soon as the boat mechanic finished installing the new powerhead I traded for the etec

Here is what I know. Both were Etec 250s. Both had the powerhead blow up (not sure of anymore than that) Both were replaced free of charge.
I certainly am not saying that the Etec is a bad motor. I just thought I'd state of something I know of that happened. I am a Yami owner second time and I have had no problems with my 90 and now a 115. Both 4 stroke.

Van · 03-08-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Fly Rod

When people are saying that Evinrudes are blowing up etc: are they the Etecs or the older Ficht. If they were the newer Etecs they would have been under warranty I would have assumed and would be fixed or replaced for free.

The older 1998- 2001 fichts had many problems, they were junk. I had a 2000 that came with the boat when I bought it. Just before buying it the previeous owner blew the engine just before I was buying the boat. He had it rebuilt under warranty. When I got the boat and put 25 hrs. on the engine it blew again. Bombardier were the new owners and they sent me a free powerhead, which they did not have to do since the warranty only went to the first owner. As soon as the boat mechanic finished installing the new powerhead I traded for the etec

The engine in the late 90s had the issue. I put over 1100 HARD hours on my 01' ficht. yes she had a few problems, but never the powerhead. I always used rude oil and switched to XD100 in her later years. Sold it on ebay with a new fuel pump, still had solid compression. Still I love my new ETEC.

Go to www.DOMO-ONLINE for 2-stroke oil. I buy it by the case.

To others: Remember older boats cannot take the extra weight of a 4 stroker. Even if you up the horsepower, it will bog down off plane.
They were rated more for weight than total HP..

So the leader in 2-strokes is the way to go....you did right

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.