Last edited by leo13; 06-08-2018 at 02:57 PM.
The* marks the one tested. The 300. I really have to get up to Champlain.
1994 Ranger 392
1994 200 Johnson Venom Oops not any more
2017 200ho G2
The old girl has some serious kick now
Obviously the 250HO could not qualify to be under the family of a standard 200,225, 250 non HO. It has to be under a standard 300 non-HO. Not the cleanest and has little room for improvement. The Yamaha is the least difficult to improve and Merc has been working on catalytic convertors for the past 5yrs. So it is relatively easy to figure out what will happen in the future. The G2 will go up in price until it is replaced and the rest will get cleaner.
Last edited by leo13; 06-08-2018 at 04:15 PM.
I bought one after owning 6 Mercury who were flawless to me. The G2 is Amazing.
I’ve got about 2 hours on my G2 so can’t help you out much. I will say I am happy with it so far and it is much quieter than I expected.
I was set to get a sho or pro fourstroke as I wanted to stick with what I knew but with a 10 year warranty, I really couldn’t say no.
Oil use actually seems to be decent so far. When it gets better after break in, I’m hoping to be really impressed.
These engines are very complicated engines , lots of electronics , water and electronics not a good mix . I know all outboards have electronics these days but these have more than most . Long term ?????? There track record is not good . Resale value due to reputation is low , once again question of long term reliability isn't known with the G2 . Have a friend that has already blown a 250 . Fichts were a problem for more than 2 years and for the fellow that has one 18 years old and wants a G2 as soon as it dies will probably get his wish soon . Lot of money for an engine from a company that has a bad track record with reliability .
the reputation follows the name. maybe they should have changed it?
doesn't change the fact that evenrude has a reputation for being unreliable
There you go! At least try and spell it correctly
YES
99' 201 Pro Elite
08' Evinrude 225 HO