Club BRP 2017 Evinrude G2 Launch Event

[Scream And Fly]

The Club BRP Evinrude (http://www.evinrude.com) 2017 event was held in Milwaukee, WI from June 25-27, with the primary focus being the launch of the new Evinrude G2 150-200-horsepower engines (http://www.screamandfly.com/content.php?308-BRP-Expands-New-Era-Of-Outboard-Engines-To-New-Power-Range), including the G2 150 H.O. These engines represent the new generation of smaller V6 outboards, building on the technology of the larger 200 H.O. to 300 horsepower models launched in 2014.

It was a spectacular event in every sense, and BRP provided me with everything I needed for a forthcoming comprehensive feature on the Evinrude G2 platform. I had the opportunity to speak directly with many of BRP's engineers regarding all aspects of the development, design and goals of these outboards and of course, we were able to test all models on Okauchee Lake (https://goo.gl/maps/jwPpX4nPudD2). That lake holds a particular historical importance to Evinrude, as it was the location where Ole Evinrude was inspired to develop the his first outboard engine.

The event was massive in every sense of the word - from the actual product itself, to the final global reveal at the Wisconsin Center, which was incredible. The stage was set like a rock concert, with fog machines, focused lighting, and most impressive of all - the new G2 engines and boats being lowered from the ceiling by cables. Nobody was expecting this, and the crowd just went crazy.

This was the most spectacular product launch I have ever attended, but the very best hype would be very shallow if the product being promoted did not deliver. And Evinrude definitely exceeded my expectations on not only the product performance, but all of the new innovations. When I first arrived at the test site, the very first thing I asked was, "which boat here is the fastest?" After all, I knew that's what most of you would want to see. And the Ranger Z521c (http://www.rangerboats.com/models.cfm?gid=5&mid=7333) that was powered by an Evinrude G2 250 H.O (http://www.evinrude.com/en-US/engines/e-tec-g2/200-ho-300-hp.html#tab=0). was where I gravitated to instantly. Even though it had four batteries mounted in the stern and two Talon anchor-poles, it had no problem running over 70 MPH very quickly, in some pretty choppy water. Mind you, this is a fully-rigged fishing machine, with a trolling motor and other gear. I really liked the adjustable power steering also. I have a few other good stories to share on this boat, but I'll get into that later.

I was especially excited about Evinrude E-Link virtual dashboard (http://www.brp.com/en-us/company/news/evinrude-e-link-virtual-dashboard-offers-direct-control-engine-features-mobile-device), which allows any smartphone to instantly become the full instrument console of the boat. Just download the app, and your phone or tablet displays all gauge information as well as allowing the user to execute all commands. Why didn't anybody think of this sooner? After seeing it, I couldn't help but think how logical that system is. And E-Link allows multiple devices to connect to its own Wi-Fi network simultaneously. The I-Trim automatic trim system is another innovation that makes sense, most especially for boaters that prefer not to trim the engine themselves. There is just so much to talk about, and I'll get into those details in my feature article very soon.

I am grateful to all of the people at BRP that invited me to present this coverage for all of you. Everybody at BRP was just fantastic, making themselves tirelessly available for all of my needs and questions, for however long I needed. It left a lasting impression on me, and I was thrilled to be a part of this event. Most important to me though, is that the Evinrude G2 and E-Link not only lived up to the awesome hype, but exceeded it. That's very rare in any industry.

I will follow very soon with an in-depth feature on the the Evinrude G2 platform as well as E-Link and related systems.

Greg

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[CaptainCraiger]

Did I see a Yamaha on 1 of the twin rigged boats?

[Scream And Fly]

Did I see a Yamaha on 1 of the twin rigged boats?

Indeed you did! That test boat had a Yamaha 200 and an Evinrude 150 on it so we could compare each outboard individually. Both were turning the same size propellers. The Yamaha 200 could not even plane the boat. The Evinrude 150 managed just under 30 MPH. This twin-engine boat idea has been at a number of Evinrude press events since 2006. Pretty cool, actually and very effective demonstration.

Greg

[CaptainCraiger]

Indeed you did! That test boat had a Yamaha 200 and an Evinrude 150 on it so we could compare each outboard individually. Both were turning the same size propellers. The Yamaha 200 could not even plane the boat. The Evinrude 150 managed just under 30 MPH. This twin-engine boat idea has been at a number of Evinrude press events since 2006. Pretty cool, actually and very effective demonstration.

Greg Did they do the same comparison with a mercury on it also? If they didn't I assume the mercury did a better job!

[Scream And Fly]

Did they do the same comparison with a mercury on it also? If they didn't I assume the mercury did a better job!

They did not have a dual-rigged boat with a Mercury there, however we did do some drag races with two Ranger Z521s - one with an OptiMax Pro XS 250 and the other with an Evinrude 250 H.O. I can say that the Evinrude boat beat it. :leaving:
I was in the Mercury boat. I made sure to take a photo if the race - here is the Evinrude boat pulling away from us.

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[action17]

Did they do the same comparison with a mercury on it also? If they didn't I assume the mercury did a better job!

Do you like apples?;)

[Greg G]

The Club BRP Evinrude (http://www.evinrude.com) 2017 event was held in Milwaukee, WI from June 25-27, with the primary focus being the launch of the new Evinrude G2 150-200-horsepower engines (http://www.screamandfly.com/content.php?308-BRP-Expands-New-Era-Of-Outboard-Engines-To-New-Power-Range), including the G2 150 H.O. These engines represent the new generation of smaller V6 outboards, building on the technology of the larger 200 H.O. to 300 horsepower models launched in 2014. It was a spectacular event in every sense,

New tech is always interesting. What did they have in the line-up that weighs under 425lbs and makes 240hp like an old Promax?

[Hydro-Peep]

Was the cowling designer there with a cocktail in his hand? :D:D:D

Id love to see some numbers on these motors, industry is always changing that's for sure

[tux974]

They did not have a dual-rigged boat with a Mercury there, however we did do some drag races with two Ranger Z521s - one with an OptiMax Pro XS 250 and the other with an Evinrude 250 H.O. I can say that the Evinrude boat beat it. :leaving:
I was in the Mercury boat. I made sure to take a photo if the race - here is the Evinrude boat pulling away from us.

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My guess your chauffeur/pilot was sleeping at the tree....JK....:p:D

[XstreamVking]

THe twin motor boat with a 4 stroke yammi is not even close to being fair. 4s 200 yammis are notorious dogs, especially on low end. Put a real XS 250 against the 250 HO and you would see a different outcome also. I have several buds with the new pro XS 250's and they all say they are doggy for a 250. They went from the real XS 250 to the Pro xs and lost up to 10 mph....

[Scream And Fly]

THe twin motor boat with a 4 stroke yammi is not even close to being fair. 4s 200 yammis are notorious dogs, especially on low end. Put a real XS 250 against the 250 HO and you would see a different outcome also. I have several buds with the new pro XS 250's and they all say they are doggy for a 250. They went from the real XS 250 to the Pro xs and lost up to 10 mph....

I completely understand what you're saying, and you make a very good point. However also consider that Yamaha is really the main target of Evinrude as a competitor, and many more boaters (of this type especially) own Yamaha 4-stroke engines than a Pro XS. So, that's really where the point was being driven home. In this comparison, the E-Tec was certainly the better performer. The difference was rather astonishing. This is not the first time I've been aboard the dual-rigged boat, and I know what to look for on these types of tests. The power of the E-Tec is instant, as one would expect from a two-stroke engine.

However...

We did drag race two Ranger Z521c boats; one with a OptiMax 250 ProXS and the other with an Evinrude 250 H.O. The Evinrude boat had two extra batteries onboard and two Talon poles on it, and the Evinrude boat had a better holeshot and higher top speed. That is my observation, and I was on both boats.

I'm just reporting on what I observed :). I shot a video of this as well, which I will post very soon.

Greg

[Bodhi]

THe twin motor boat with a 4 stroke yammi is not even close to being fair. 4s 200 yammis are notorious dogs, especially on low end. Put a real XS 250 against the 250 HO and you would see a different outcome also. I have several buds with the new pro XS 250's and they all say they are doggy for a 250. They went from the real XS 250 to the Pro xs and lost up to 10 mph....

I too have heard the same story from proXS 250 owners, the etecs pull nice and hard out of the hole and keep going on top.......but damn!!! they are sooooooo ugly

[msm]

Hi Greg, I missed a chance to meet you in person at the Golden Mast. BRP contracted with my on-water boat-refueling service to fuel their boats every day.

I grew up on Okauchee Lake. My mom still lives in her lake house and I keep my boat there.

Damn, I would have loved to show you around the area.

Mark Moertl

[Ira Tindale]

Indeed you did! That test boat had a Yamaha 200 and an Evinrude 150 on it so we could compare each outboard individually. Both were turning the same size propellers. The Yamaha 200 could not even plane the boat. The Evinrude 150 managed just under 30 MPH. This twin-engine boat idea has been at a number of Evinrude press events since 2006. Pretty cool, actually and very effective demonstration.

Greg
do you really believe that ? lol

[Scream And Fly]

do you really believe that ? lol

Not sure what you mean if I 'really believe that'. I was there. I was on the boat. So, I believe what I saw, and I am simply reporting on what I saw.

Greg

[Ira Tindale]

Not sure what you mean if I 'really believe that'. I was there. I was on the boat. So, I believe what I saw, and I am simply reporting on what I saw.

Greg
ok thanks greg

[pointer]

I love what Evinrude is doing to keep the 2 stroke in the marketplace.
Thanks for the coverage of the event Greg.

pointer

[whipper]

I see a Campion Chase there they are built very near to me as the crow flys from were i live. There are a ton of them up hear. Nice decent quality boats!! Is there an HO under 525 lbs yet over 225hp? 15/20 inch legs both available or just 20+? Looks like you got treated as you deserve and had a great time Greg!! Awesome :cheers: i actually really ike the G2. Just one look at Dirks setup on his Tuff 21 and its hard to imagine anything that would be better looking on his sweet setup!! Be cool to have a yellow accented 16 inch one on my GS.

[Scream And Fly]

Hi Greg, I missed a chance to meet you in person at the Golden Mast. BRP contracted with my on-water boat-refueling service to fuel their boats every day.

I grew up on Okauchee Lake. My mom still lives in her lake house and I keep my boat there.

Damn, I would have loved to show you around the area.

Mark Moertl

Hi Mark, that would have been great. I'm sorry I missed you up there, but I will be back up there soon for sure :)
Greg

[pointer]

I see a Campion Chase there they are built very near to me as the crow flys from were i live. There are a ton of them up hear. Nice decent quality boats!! Is there an HO under 525 lbs yet over 225hp? 15/20 inch legs both available or just 20+? Looks like you got treated as you deserve and had a great time Greg!! Awesome :cheers: i actually really ike the G2. Just one look at Dirks setup on his Tuff 21 and its hard to imagine anything that would be better looking on his sweet setup!! Be cool to have a yellow accented 16 inch one on my GS.

Not sure if there is an HO under 525, evinrude . com will have the specs. To my knowledge 15" isn't offered on the larger OBs.
Dirk has a G1 300, agree it looks sweet!

pointer

[action1923]

Not sure if there is an HO under 525, evinrude . com will have the specs. To my knowledge 15" isn't offered on the larger OBs.
Dirk has a G1 300, agree it looks sweet!

pointer

20" G2 E-TEC models from 200HO thru 300hp start at 537 lbs. Remember, that includes the oil tank and the integral steering cylinder.
20" G1 E-TEC models 200HO thru 300hp weigh in at 507lbs.

[Greg G]

20" G2 E-TEC models from 200HO thru 300hp start at 537 lbs. Remember, that includes the oil tank and the integral steering cylinder. 20" G1 E-TEC models 200HO thru 300hp weigh in at 507lbs.

Interesting

[Risco]

20" G2 E-TEC models from 200HO thru 300hp start at 537 lbs. Remember, that includes the oil tank and the integral steering cylinder.
20" G1 E-TEC models 200HO thru 300hp weigh in at 507lbs.

Rev limter still 6250? Can you get 300hp 20 inch without internal steering

[blacktruck]

The new small block (2.7 liter) G2's weigh 496 lbs. I'm actually starting to like the design. Love the color options.

[blacktruck]

I see a Campion Chase there they are built very near to me as the crow flys from were i live. There are a ton of them up hear. Nice decent quality boats!! Is there an HO under 525 lbs yet over 225hp? 15/20 inch legs both available or just 20+? Looks like you got treated as you deserve and had a great time Greg!! Awesome :cheers: i actually really ike the G2. Just one look at Dirks setup on his Tuff 21 and its hard to imagine anything that would be better looking on his sweet setup!! Be cool to have a yellow accented 16 inch one on my GS.

Just 20+ new small block HO is 2.7 liter. Weighs 496 lbs. I think a little more with dynamic steering. Wish there was something lighter with new tech!!!

[action1923]

Rev limter still 6250? Can you get 300hp 20 inch without internal steering

No. All 300 hp G2 models feature integral hydraulic steering.

[baja200merk]

THe twin motor boat with a 4 stroke yammi is not even close to being fair. 4s 200 yammis are notorious dogs, especially on low end. Put a real XS 250 against the 250 HO and you would see a different outcome also. I have several buds with the new pro XS 250's and they all say they are doggy for a 250. They went from the real XS 250 to the Pro xs and lost up to 10 mph....

So you want to compare a 250XS "custom built by MERCURY RACING" with 1 year warranty, to a fishing boat motor with 7 year warranty? A race motor with a higher rev limit and requires 91 octane minimum against a fishin motor running 87. Sounds fair :rolleyes:.

I have a G1 250HO that NEEDS 93 octane and has no rev limit. Bring ur 250xs ill line up ;)

[Scream And Fly]

Based on my experience attending many events, operating many boats so-equipped, and understanding the technology, I think there are still a lot of deep-seeded, old misconceptions about what the E-Tec is today. It's not a Ficht. It's an entirely different engine. The G2 is also not your standard E-Tec. It is also an entirely different platform than that. I think a lot of opinions are being based on the idea that the G2 is basically a tweaked G1 E-Tec, which again, is not the case.

I am working on a comprehensive article on the G2 engine platform, and will try to go into a very high level of detail. I will also be arraigning more hands-on time to test different Evinrude engines. If anybody has specific ideas or requests, I am open to all of them, within reason of course. I would like to set up an article that essentially answers most of your questions about the G2.

Greg

[Risco]

Heres a simple comparison same boat 350 verdao 300 etec and 300 yamaha look at the numbers and tell me what you would buy. http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/008171.html

[Bodhi]

So you want to compare a 250XS "custom built by MERCURY RACING" with 1 year warranty, to a fishing boat motor with 7 year warranty? A race motor with a higher rev limit and requires 91 octane minimum against a fishin motor running 87. Sounds fair :rolleyes:.

I have a G1 250HO that NEEDS 93 octane and has no rev limit. Bring ur 250xs ill line up ;)

I don't think that's what he's saying at all, hrs simply pointing out that the NEW 250 proXS is not a good comparison, the older 250 xs's were alot snappier.