E-Tec is looking good

**Markus** · 09-04-2004, 12:28 PM

Sorry if this has been brought up before, but I don't think it has been brought up in this forum:

I just read the latest B&WB. The eTec spanked both the Verado and a whole bunch of 90hp engines in 2 separate tests. Although I have never owned a Johnson or Evinrude, I makes me quite excited.

What do you think?

**wing nut** · 09-04-2004, 12:42 PM

i think that sounds pretty good

its lighter then the verado too

HI-PO VERSION PLEASE!

scott

**Rickracer** · 09-04-2004, 12:44 PM

Go Johnrudes!!!

**heath brinkley** · 09-04-2004, 01:30 PM

excited indeed, I'll go omc before I go 4 stroke.

**Jeff Akers** · 09-04-2004, 02:03 PM

We have sold three 90hp E-tec's this year and they seem to be holding up pretty well. one is used on a comercial oyster boat that sees a lot of hours!. ( good test!). cant wait till the V-6 motors are ready.

I think they will give those F$#%ing four strokes a run for their money!!

...Jeff Akers...

**ROLF** · 09-04-2004, 07:57 PM

Anybody know if there is any plan for E-Tec between the 90 Hp and the V6's 115 or 125 hp?????

Rolf

**rama** · 09-04-2004, 07:59 PM

I am looking closely with interest at the e tec's, I need a bit of convincing before i but one. i have just converted one of my 28ft ferrys into our new garbage boat, going from twin perkins 4.236's to a single yam 225 fourstroke, i personaly would have prefered a suzuki but the boss has spoken, however, i reckon that a fourstoke will last longer than a two with that kind of work. tell me your thoughts.

**Ted Stryker** · 09-04-2004, 10:33 PM

Glad to see the two strokes staying a little longer, and I think Mercury Marine needs some competition..

**Rickracer** · 09-04-2004, 11:57 PM

That is supposed to be where the ETEC motors really shine is in their service life.

**Markus** · 09-05-2004, 03:11 AM

Rolf wrote

Anybody know if there is any plan for E-Tec between the 90 Hp and the V6's 115 or 125 hp?????

I don't know anything about it, but there has got to be. It is just a matter of time. On the other hand, aren't the 4-strokes looking pretty good in that size range?

**ROLF** · 09-05-2004, 08:18 AM

I like the shape/weight and exhust note of the E-Tec took a 90Hp for a run on a 17 foot Ski boat and it performed flawlessly (sp)for a 90,just thought another 25 or 30 Hp in that size would really be fun on smaller hulls.

Rolf

**Techno** · 09-05-2004, 01:46 PM

I'm not very impressed with a 200 hp 600lb package, the Verado. But if this is just an entry level performer? I think it should be popping out more ponies than what it is. 200 hp for a 400lb? engine with a blower sounds pretty anemic to me.

Only Etec I've heard of is an electric motor!

**espen** · 09-05-2004, 02:54 PM

A etec 50 hp engine did a entry in our V50 class last race ,did not last long , the dampers broke and the boat flipped. This is extreme use on a offshore racer and would probably not happen on a regular boat. runs real smooth tho.
Espen

**Jeff Akers** · 09-06-2004, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by espen
A etec 50 hp engine did a entry in our V50 class last race ,did not last long , the dampers broke and the boat flipped. This is extreme use on a offshore racer and would probably not happen on a regular boat. runs real smooth tho.
Espen

"espen" What are dampers? are they trim tabs?????

...Jeff Akers...