Rusty info please.

[Tony]

A knocker down under is bad mouthing E-tec with this post, how long has the 250 been out over there?
Can you shed any light for me, I have not herd any holding back on the larger e-tecs only people screaming for them !

Below is what he posted .
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hey,
not trying to step on anyones toes with the E-tec issue but i was considering one over the new verados. but got told by the dealer that one of the 250hp he sold had to have the plugs replaced after only 150hours (so much for 300hrs dealer free servicing) also that evinrude was going to pull the sale of the larger E-tecs till they got an overheating problem in the gearbox sorted.

[SEAHORSE]

Hey Tony,

That "knocker" sounds just like some American dealers, lie like hell.

Here is part of a post of a charter captain in Florida who has used both FICHTS and now a 250 E-TEC. If I can find it, he also talks about a 300 hr. service that was just plugs and a check out.

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I've been running a 2005 model 250 ETEC since late October. It pushes a 87 Mako 254 center console. Prop is a OMC 15x17 SSTII
My experience so far...

Avg Fuel burn: about 10-15 % better than the 2004 Evinrude DI250 it replaced. At cruise (4400 rpms or so), I'm doing around 11 gph and making 24 knots. This will vary a bit depending on load, sea conditions, trim, etc. My fuel flow meter is not calibrated perfectly yet either so this number is a little off but not by much. On total fuel burn at the end of a trip, the FF meter errs high so I expect that FF at cruise errs to the high side as well. At idle, it burns 1/3 gallon per hour. Yes. that's one gallon every 3 hours. On an average trip out of Canaveral, I'll log 50-60NM in a 9 hour day. This involves about an hour run out at cruise, 5-6 hours of idling around, another 1/2 hour or so at cruise to move to different spots and finally an hour run in at cruise. During the early part of January when the weather was really nice, I can tell you that I ran 4 full day trips and 2 half day trips on a total of 144 gallons of fuel and a little less than a gallon and a half of oil.
As I fine tune my fuel management system and put a little more time on her, I'll be sure to update my numbers.

Avg Oil consumption: Just plain nutz. I haven't figured it exactly yet but I do know I'm getting in excess of 100:1. I'm burning the XD-100 synthetic oil.

As far as emissions are concerned, the ETEC beats any other offering out there (both 2 strokes and 4 strokes). As one poster above so clearly illustrated, there is a lot of ignorance on this one. The data supports it quite conclusively though. I've heard the comment more than once that there is no way a two stroke that burns oil in the fuel can have lower emissions than a 4 stroke that burns no oil. Very simple logic at play in those types of comments. The reality is that the ETEC pollutes less because it is very efficient at consuming the oil at the point of ignition. i.e. there is no oil left to "escape". And its no secret that 4 strokes do actually consume oil as well. One issue I've heard of is oil leaking past rings when certain 4 strokes are left tilted for a while. When they're first started, all of that oil gets blown right out into the environment. I think its fair to say that ALL engines consume oil to some degree. The ETEC has proven that it does it in a much cleaner fashion as well.

As far as noise is concerned, the ETEC is incredibly quiet. At idle, it is much noticeably quieter than other 2 strokes. It probably isn't quite as quiet as 4 strokes at idle but it is very close. I've had many, many people ask me how I like my 4 stroke as I'm backing her into my slip. They've all been stunned to learn its actually a 2 stroker.

At cruise, it is noticeably quieter than other 2 strokes and probably equal to or better than most 4 strokes. Don't have data to support this, just my gut feeling. I've been on boats with Yam 4 strokes as well as Honda 4 strokes. Don't have experience with any others.

I love the raw power of my 2 stroke ETEC. I love the efficiency of my 2 stroke ETEC. I love the fact that my 2 stroke ETEC is leading the industry in emissions control. I love the fact that my 2 stroke ETEC is so quiet. I love the fact that my 2 stroke ETEC starts with the touch of a key and performs flawlessly every time. I love the fact my 2 stroke ETEC comes with such a tremendous factory warranty.

[Tony]

Seahorse,
Man that is one great report from a well used motor. I know very little of the big E-tecs about . My time is with plenty of happy small customers from 40,50,75,90 Hp.

What site is that info from if you don't mind Seahorse. ?

[SEAHORSE]

Here is a link to another set of E-TEC posts.

http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum....12297

[SEAHORSE]

Tony,

Here is another post by that charter capt.

http://thehulltruth.com/forums...sts=2

[Tony]

Thanks Seahorse,

Always good to read other feedback and thoughts good or bad all over the world.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.