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  1. #1
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    BRP Discontinues Evinrude -- Signs Deal w Merc

    http://news.brp.com/news-releases/ne...w-technologies

    Ole is probably turning in his grave. Feel bad for everyone who bought a boat w/ a 'Rude on it.
    Wonder how long till Ranger exhausts supply of Evinrudes.
    2016 Ranger 1850 LS Reata / Merc 150 4s / SmartCraft / Lowrance HDS Carbon SS3D

  2. Scraps
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    Hate it. I lived through the Johnson Fucht thing too. And partly because I really like the G2. Happen to work on a Bombardier project and know they are hurting and were on the verge of bankruptcy.
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  3. mikesxpress
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    I would think that any boat that has one of these engines on it is going to be extremely hard to sell/trade now. Scott Martin will need to hold a raffle.

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    I believe the Gen 1 ETecs became bug free. My 07 was bullet proof till I sold it off in 14. I have owned OMC XP, Vindicator & an Etec Rude with no major issues. My Vindicator did need a new power pack which was common issue for that generation.
    2012 Ranger Z519 Comanche - Merc. 225 Pro XS - 24 Razor 4 XL/25 Tempest Plus