Evinrude etec owners

[boombap]

Any members here run a evinrude etec? Looking at a new to me boat and found one that I like. It has a late model evinrude etec. I’ve always owned mercury 2 strokes and never had a problem. I understand evinrude is no longer in production but brp will continue to make parts for them. Just looking for opinions on the etec. 

[Terry]

I could not get parts for my 2003 9.9 evinirude, so I could not have it charge my battery  so I bought the lesser stator so it would run and I sold it

[RandyLinden]

There is no fast and easy answer. Most importantly which Etec engine... Many of the 1st gen engines were actually very good and there are many on the water with lots of working hours logged and minimal problems. These engines are actually very economical to operate. They require a 3 year or 300 hour service but other than that all you need is good fuel and Etec XD-100 oil.  However there are some that were not great and had problems. As with all outboards proper rigging is critical for good reliable operation. Particularly fuel delivery and electrical systems. Correct propping is also very important because these engines do not like to be lugging or to be over reved they need to run in the reccomended RPM range at wide open throttle which is necessary for any outboard but critical on these Etec's. My 1st advice is make sure your getting a really good deal on that boat with the Etec. Even though it might be a really good engine you need to treat this as a super low value engine they all have very poor resale or trade in values and as such you shouldn't pay much for it. There are some really good buys on Etec powered boats because those engines are not in demand or very desirable. In other words buy the boat and trailer then pay a low amount for the engine leaving enough room for you to consider budgeting for a repower down the road if this Etec doesn't work out. The second piece of advice is to make sure you have a good marine tech or mechanic that is experienced in servicing and maintaining that engine. They are not difficult or complicated but there are not many that like to work on them. Personally I have had good luck with mine but I do my own work on them. There are problems with all makes in terms of getting certain parts but overall original Etec parts can be a bit more challenging and in some cases it might take a while to get. Hope that helps a bit.

[AKRISONER]

unless the pricing for the boat is close to a motorless hull, then steer clear. Etecs at this point essentially have little to no resale value. 

Also the stuff you hear about BRP making parts etc...i know first hand of someone running a G2 in 2023 that couldnt get a trim motor repaired unless they essentially purchased an entirely new power trim and tilt for 10k aka...scrapped the motor.

Also those old Merc two strokes were a very different tec than the new evinrude 2's with direct fuel and oil injection. I kinda am of the belief that 2006 was the last year for all manufacturers of all power sports equipment in 2 stroke format where the motors could be considered reliable.

once the EPA got involved with leaning out oil delivery it was essentially the nail in the coffin for two stroke motors. Which yes, with the modern 4 stroke motor being certainly more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly, had its desired effect. At the same time, holy cow a lot of motors got thrown in the literal garbage in the name of "emissions"

my 88 suzuki carb 2 that starts every year without issue sure isnt in alignment with "throw away culture" I would argue its emissions dont add up to anything near what it would take to mine and smelt the metal or dig up the oil to manufacture the new plastic for multiple replacement motors.

[glen]

I see a few nice boats for sale.  Then I see the engine is evinrude. Etec.  
not many other boats for sale in 16’ to20’. 
I guess the etec boats aren’t selling. 

[AKRISONER]

6 hours ago, glen said:

I see a few nice boats for sale.  Then I see the engine is evinrude. Etec.  
not many other boats for sale in 16’ to20’. 
I guess the etec boats aren’t selling. 

I don’t know about you, but after blowing up my Yamaha last year and searching high and low for a used replacement that made sense, I sure as hell don’t ever plan on playing $30,000 Russian roulette. That’s far far too high of a price to risk.

i found it ridiculous that people were trying to ask $15,000 for a 2012 motor, but that’s the going asking price apparently everywhere. 
 

bit the bullet and now have a nice ultra powerful, effecient, reliable motor with a warranty. 
 

truthfully the technology in these motors that’s come out within the past 5 years is absolutely next level stuff.

[boombap]

Thanks for the replies everyone. The boat I was looking at sold. The hull was perfect for me.. but that’s ok. I’m young and life is short- I’m looking at new boats. Yamaha seems to be on the back of everything nowadays.. see some Suzukis and the odd Merc. Warranty is a bonus too.

[AKRISONER]

14 hours ago, boombap said:

Thanks for the replies everyone. The boat I was looking at sold. The hull was perfect for me.. but that’s ok. I’m young and life is short- I’m looking at new boats. Yamaha seems to be on the back of everything nowadays.. see some Suzukis and the odd Merc. Warranty is a bonus too.

Dont overlook the idea of repowering a hull. Hulls on good manufacturer's boats dont really go "bad" much these days. Plus if youre handy at all, a lot can be done to make things like new again, seats, carpet, electronics etc can all be modernized fairly easily.

Im running a 19 year old hull with a 2024 motor...the $80,000 that manufacturers are seemingly valuing their hulls at, the math aint mathin...at least not to me.