Mister G

Merc has produce WHITE Mercs for a long time........seen mostly in the Marine World (ocean vessels).

Compared smoked musky and smoked bass..............well smoked bass taste like a$$

When bass fishermen are not fishing they are golfing........and golfing was invented for those who failed at fishing.........just saying...

My E-TEC is effortlessly to winterize.....I put Evinrude's 2+4 gas treatment in the tank for the last couple of times out ...Then run the motor on Winterization Mode (less then 2 minutes) either at the launch before pulling the boat out or in the driveway and the power head is good to go as the motor fogs itself. Take out the lower gear case screw and check for water........never any yet. DONE OH, I also grease my Dexter Trailer Hubs until only new Lucas Red N Tacky grease comes out. Each hub almost takes a full 14 oz tube. As far as the livewells, I just crank the boat all the way up on the trailer and they self drain........sometime I will use my compressor to blow out the feed lines and drain but nothing ever comes out after the boat sits up high for a few days. BTW I can still fish and just rerun the Winterization Mode again and again if need be.

I see more and more E-TEC's on the water........strong outboard with much less maintenance issues.

Always, I repeat ALWAYS take a used boat for a test ride I would also mention to TEST RIDE the boat in question.......bring along a couple of heavy set buddies and FILL the livewells up to see if the boat is properly power by the outboard and not under powered. You can take the engine to any mechanic but it's the TEST RIDE that will tell you a LOT and see if the boat leaks too.

I ONLY use Evinrude's 2+4 Fuel Treatment in my E-TEC outboard with so far excellent results. https://domo-online.com/Fuel-Additives/Evinrude-2-4-Fuel-Treatment BTW I have seen Stabil turn in the bottle so I stopped using it in my boat but do use it in the lawn mower and snow eater.....

Everyone forgot about the "SMELT" population that has been down for a VERY long time in both Erie and especially Ontario.

Taxes separates us from communism . . . however, remember this, the more you pay the less you get.

Don't chase your tail trying to get 6k out of that motor......you are in the manufacture range already (5300-6000 RPM).... https://www.evinrude.com/en-US/e-tec.html

I'm concerned..........haven't see a post from Uncle Cliff in a LONG time..........anyone know ? ? ? How about you PikeSlayer ? ? ? Hope he's doing well.

Not anymore when you consider my Tundra.

First I would NOT just consider a Merc because the boat is wired for it. You want NEW controls and wiring with a new outboard and if you think you're saving money by keeping the old stuff you are wrong. Take a look at other outboards, at least one is offering a 10 YEAR Warranty right now. Five years later you decide to sell that rig and the outboard has 5 years left on warranty is a GREAT selling feature.

The only thing that could of made it better if it was a topless Sheila driving it... LOL

Not sure if this is good or bad for us E-TEC owners.......

I didn't want to say anything..............LOL https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=T4w42CknXpgC&source=productsearch&utm_source=HA_Desktop_US&utm_medium=SEM&utm_campaign=PLA&pcampaignid=MKTAD0930BO1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3J7h0fy52wIVyVSGCh2b_gg6EAQYASABEgLm2_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CNGbrdv8udsCFcRANwod6ZsDlA

Had a complete Goodman system put in last September. No problems whatsoever so far. I also installed a WiFi thermostat........ be prepared to fight for ANY rebate offers. Keep GOOD records and don't be afraid to contact via phone as to why you haven't received it yet.... they like to bird dog you to death.

Welcome to 4 stroke syndrome...........

A LOT of complex reasons for the much better walleye and perch fishing on Erie, but catch and release is NOT one of them. On the south shore there are no more commercial GILL netters and that has help a LOT. They were all bought out years ago. Too bad the north side can't do the same. Environmental factors play a huge factor in fish populations including weather for spawning. Just remember that it is never as good as they say it's going to be and never as bad as they say it's going to get.

Are you going to have propane for other items like kitchen stove or whatever. If not I wouldn't bother going with propane, however if you lose electric in that area a lot you could run out of hot water but if you have a well pump it would not matter.

I got the same E-TEC 90 HO and it's a bear of a outboard. Fires up each and EVERY TIME I turn the key even after it was winterized and sat for 5 months in the garage. Speaking of winterizing, this motor does that for you at NO COST whatsoever. Nice feature and can't understand why more manufactures don't offer this feature ? ? ?

Do you think bass sanctuaries are necessary in Lake Erie. NYS bass fishing is as good if not better and they have early bass seasons.

I am guessing it was her coffee break and when that was over she was going to lunch and since she was late for work that day she planned on going home early to make it up. Just another day behind the badge.

When I can't get Emerald Shiner for perch fishing on Erie we use Golden Shiners on the top hook and a salted Emerald Shiner on the bottom hook. We always salt and freeze our own Emerald Shiners in the spring when we dip our own minnows. A SIMPLE crappie rig is our best perch rig.........HOWEVER, we shorten the lead to the sinker so the bottom hook line in longer, that ensures that minnow is laying on the bottom when the sinker is touching the bottom. THIS MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE.........then slowly lift the rig about 6-10" off the bottom and set it back down. When the sinker seems like it just got heavier set the hook hard because you have a HUGE Lake Erie Perch on. A 5/8 oz sinker is all the sinker you need and Power Pro line helps a LOT when fishing deep water perch on Erie.