Evinrude DI?

**matty b** · 04-08-2010, 07:43 PM

so, im in the market for power to push my vegas XT. found a 225 evinrude di (i think its a 2005). the season is here, i have no motor yet, and this seems like a pretty good deal. i know they had problems with the early e-tecs, but these are a different animal. u guys know anyone who is running these? any aftermarket parts out there? should i be afraid? i just dont want to buy this this thing and be grossly dissapointed. im sure you merc guys will have fun with this.

**Just Tool'in** · 04-08-2010, 08:19 PM

I had an 05 Hydra Sports VX 2500 with twin 225 E-Techs. Sold the boat last spring, had 300 hrs on them. They were awesome motors. Mainly used it for fishing out of Pt Orange FL. Would run 40-50 miles ofshore all the time. Great on gas too! Good in my experience. Good luck!

**stokernick** · 04-08-2010, 08:28 PM

Matt,check with racer[AlanStoker]he'll answer all your questions!

**baja200merk** · 04-08-2010, 09:00 PM

The BRP motors are good motors I would love a 250 DI (02 and up) for my paramount. Great idle great economy, affordable and plenty of power. If i dont have one soon its getting twin 250 carb motors

**matty b** · 04-10-2010, 06:48 AM

kevin- do you if sam has done anything with one of these? mostly concerned with the availability of aftermarket parts and the potential to get a little more out of it without tearing it down and getting inside it. im sure i will eventually have that opportunity after i blow it up

but hopefully i get a season or two out of it before that happens

**baja200merk** · 04-10-2010, 08:58 AM

We have any parts you can think of for it at the shop. As for after market theres really nothing for them.

**bworner** · 04-10-2010, 10:03 AM

Instant Message ETEC1, he can give you the right information, hes drag raced those forever and has blown them all up, KIller motor, TORQUE, great HP, and RELIABLE,just use good gas,oil,fuel filter,water separator,1000cca battery, and hammer down....

**RVR SWPR** · 04-10-2010, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by stokernick

Matt,check with racer[AlanStoker]he'll answer all your questions!

For sure,he will answer the phone and will talk to you.

**matty b** · 04-10-2010, 07:48 PM

thanks for the input guys, hopefully this pans out. cant wait to get the new rig out on the water.

**racer** · 04-10-2010, 11:39 PM

In 05 the had both a Ficht and an e-tec which are you looking at? Both are good engines, hot rod parts are not available.

**matty b** · 04-11-2010, 09:04 AM

the guy who has it told me it was an etec, but upon receiving a picture message of it, its obviously a di. he said it was an 05, but since he didnt even know it was an etec, who knows what year it might be.