E-Tech Questions

[SKIP B]

First time posting on this site. Hope i can get some good info from E-tech owners.

Ok i am fixing to pull the trigger on a E-tech 225 saltwater model but have a few questions.

1. XD-100 and XD-50 oil is kind of expensive. Do the E-Techs gobble up oil like
my 1996 loop charged 200 does?

2. The dealer i have been talking says that after Jan 1st BRP will be offering a 7yr
factory warranty. Sounds to good to be true but he has assured me that this is
a fact. Has anyone heard about this?????

3. Any Spark plug issues from idleine for an excessive amount of time(slow
trolling)?

I have been researching my engine of choice for several months and i have reached a conclusion that the E-Tech has the best bang for the buck and if the warranty is true most definetly the best factory warranty.

I would appreciate all inputs good or bad.

The price of outboards has skyrocked so homework is a must

Thanks

SKIP"B"

[SEAHORSE]

1. XD-100 and XD-50 oil is kind of expensive. Do the E-Techs gobble up oil like
my 1996 loop charged 200 does?


You will use about 1/2 the fuel and 1/3 the oil compared to your old motor


2. The dealer i have been talking says that after Jan 1st BRP will be offering a 7yr
factory warranty. Sounds to good to be true but he has assured me that this is
a fact. Has anyone heard about this?????

7 yr. warranty is true

3. Any Spark plug issues from idleine for an excessive amount of time(slow
trolling)?

From fishing guides and commercial users, plug life is not affected much by hours of trolling.

[SKIP B]

Thanks for the reply.

Lots of my fellow fishing buds swear buy the Yam 4 stroker which i have ridden on many occasions and is very inpressive but with my application the extra weight is a show stopper and quite frankly everone has a Yam which cloggs up the servive dept. at the dealer. Trust me i know, i work in the marine industry and frequent lots of dealers, marinas, and boat yards.

I believe that the E-tech definetly for me.

Feel free pump me up on my decision.

Thanks

[Matt]

7 year warranty at no extra cost? :) Sounds almost too good to be true !

Does anybody know if that deal is on for the US only or Canada as well?

Matt

[SKIP B]

Thats why i am asking the question.

The dealer i am dealing with has assured me that this is true. I will be there Monday morning when they open to furthef interigate and if all goes well order my 225.

[RUSTY63]

The 7 years are available in the US and Canada on any Evinrude new unsold 03,04,05 or 06 model DI or E-Tec purchased from Dec 31 05 through March 31 06.

And you can choose the 7 years warranty or 4 dollars per Horse power credit or cash back.

[SKIP B]

Rusty can you speculate the waiting period and second is there an assurance that if i order an engine Mon 2nd of jan that it will be an 06 model not an 04,05 model that has been sitting around the wearhouse afterall $15,000 is a lot of doe. I WANT WHAT I WANT which is an 06.

Thanks

[santee bass]

Christopher,do what I did when I bought my 2005 225ho e-tec.I told my dealer that Rusty 63 said that the 225ho e-tec puts out 1500hp & they knocked off $6,000.00 on the spot & welcome to the BBC.Most of us are full of it.

[SKIP B]

Santee

I'm not looking for $6,000 off but just tryinfg to gather info. i'm prety sold on the E-tech just want to make sure there are no hidden ghosts in the machine.

[santee bass]

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I was just pokeing fun at Rusty 63,we do a lot of this on this site & the others.I will say that you will love an e-tec.I have over 100 hrs on mine & no problems,it"s the best overall engine I have ever run & I have been guideing for over 35 years.

[Bassmeister]

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99 and 44/100ths of the posts on here about the E-TECs people are really impressed! 4 strokes are good engines and even have their place in some peoples mind , but when ya have to change oil, tighten belts, adjust valves etc to a new motor at todays service prices, the E-TECs 3 yr 300 hr run it like ya stole policy really looks good! JMHO

[SKIP B]

Looks like i'm on my way to ordering a 225 saltwater E-tech

[Rocketman]

I bought one of the first, if not the first, 225 Saltwater E-TECH's in Brevard County, FL. I currently have approx. 115 hours on it. I just got it back from the dealership for the current map upgrades, a tach r/r, EMM download, healthcheck and installation of a Racor filter instead of the BRP. While there the "Diverter Valve" was also fixed. The motor has performed flawlessly and I am happy with the purchase that I made. I have finally found a prop that is working with the magnum gearcase -- it's BRP's new Rebel prop. For all the DI and E-TEC motors after I believe 2002 with the magnum gearcase, you must have a prop with a lot of diameter and blade area or you will encounter excessive prop slip. Good luck on your engine - an E-TECH is the way to go

RM

[John from IL]

Keep in mind the first 3 years are BRP-factory warranty and the remaining 4 years are an extended protection plan from FPC.

See: http://www.evinrude.com/en-US/...8.htm

for the details from BRP. You might also be interested in this:

web document

Although the promotion says its non-declining, I recommend obtaining a copy of the current FPC agreement and reading the fine print. I do not know if this is the actual one - it says "sample" so it probably isn't?

-John