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03-08-2011, 08:27 AM
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Location: Gloucester Massachusetts
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Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie
Is synthetic oil mandatory ? I know a few using Walmart tcw3
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It is if you are under warranty.
Also while under warranty you should only use OMC parts |
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03-08-2011, 08:50 AM
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Location: Gloucester Massachusetts
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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
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03-08-2011, 10:37 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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Quote:
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
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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. |
No boat, back in the suds.  
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03-08-2011, 11:37 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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Quote:
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
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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 |
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Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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03-08-2011, 12:48 PM
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Location: Gloucester Massachusetts
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Van
Great price for the XD100 until you add shipping cost.
Case of 6 $185.95 = 30.99 a gallon
Shipping to Mass. $ 139.00
Total cost $ 324.95 = 54.16 a gallon
At the moment I can buy it off the shelf at the boat yard $47.00 a gallon.
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03-08-2011, 12:59 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fly Rod
Van
Great price for the XD100 until you add shipping cost.
Case of 6 $185.95 = 30.99 a gallon
Shipping to Mass. $ 139.00
Total cost $ 324.95 = 54.16 a gallon
At the moment I can buy it off the shelf at the boat yard $47.00 a gallon.
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HUH???? That does not make sense. I think I paid 20-30 bucks for shipping. I know I save money over the marine store, or I would not have been doing it for the past few years. Check again...... |
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Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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03-08-2011, 01:03 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
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Just looked up the shipping 36 $.
Case of 6 XD100 plus shipping 220
36$ per gal.
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~..~..~.. ><((((º>
Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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03-08-2011, 07:37 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: petersham,ma
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Me too!!!
Haha me too me too!
I bought a 21' walkaround with no motor last summer...sold my old boat and have been looking for a engine since. After not finding a motor to my liking i started looking at new ones. i talked to probally 12 different dealers (yamaha & evinrude) and Eagle marine blew away all there priceing signifantly and there was no haggling or anything. I was very pleased so far with there easy to deal with ways.... dont forget the 5year warranty too! i wasnt going to call them because they are a 2.5 hr drive for me but glad i did! i cant wait for spring!
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03-09-2011, 08:31 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Gloucester Massachusetts
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Van
Just looked up the shipping 36 $.
Case of 6 XD100 plus shipping 220
36$ per gal.
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Sorry, I can't find the 36.00 for shipping. |
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