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.