Feedback on 225 HO Rude

[firecapt343]

I'm looking at a 210 Reata with a 2004 - 225 HO Evinrude Direct Injection motor on it. Have there been any problems with this motor? What is your overall opinion on the motor. Thanks in advance for your feedback.

[RUSTY63]

Great motor, should give you many years of trouble free service, Im gonna let the guys tell you want they think.

[firecapt343]

Thanks for the feedback Rusty, I've realized from reading the forum that you are the man when it comes to Rude motors, I appreciate your feedback on this motor. I was hoping it didn't have the problems like the Fichts did.

[RUSTY63]

Thanks for the kind words........Let me see if we can get you some more feed back..............

Hey Guys, we need some feed back on the DI motors.

[TRITON20]

ok ill give it a go--i dont have an 04 225 ho but i do have a very new 01 200--i love my rude and never have anything else---besides we have the best board on BBC.. if you are not sure about that motor, buy the boat and we can swap motors ////////////////////////john corect me if im wrong but isn't that 04 225 a ram-ficht motor like mine--in other words the second generation of ficht motors

[Hair Jig]

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Quoted from a man who spends most of his life either in a Rude shop or on a Rude board. What more can you say?

(Except that he needs to get a life!)

We Luv Ya, Rusty.

[RUSTY63]

Its a Bomb Direct Injection motor.

[santee bass]

I"ve been reading this board & several other webbsites for the last almost 2 years trying to learn as much as possible about the new E-TECS(have 1 on order) & during this time I've seen many post on these boards asking about the DI 225ho & I have not read a single negative post about this motor.

[Kerry201pro]

Hey John, WElcome in man and you will love the DI HO. Jumpall over it if you get half a chance. That is one bad arse motor that will definetly haul the mail for ya. You will definetly very pleased Rudes R Us!

[Smallmouthguy]

SMG

[firecapt343]

I don't believe it's the same motor as the Fichts. I believe they realized they had a problem with them and cut there loses. This motor is direct injection, which beats the hell out of me what that means. But I believe Bomb improve it to get away from the problems. At least from the info from Rusty I think this is a improved motor over the Fichts.

[RUSTY63]

The new DI (Direct Injection) motors from Bomb have Many upgrades from the OMC motors and have a trac record second to none, Kinda Strange how all the other company's compare their motors to the Evinrude HO's.

[Kenneth ALBassr]

These are GREAT motors.

[firecapt343]

Thanks guys, It sounds like the Rude HO will be a good purchase for me.

[RUSTY63]

If its a new rig.......you may be able to get the 7 year Warranty.

[firecapt343]

It has not been titled. Should the 7 year warranty be included with it being a new boat? What is the normal warranty period for Rude motors. I'll make sure I ask the dealer about it. Thanks Rusty

[RUSTY63]

If its a New Motor and the dealer wishes to participate in the program............that motor is eligible for the 7 year Warranty.

Normal for that motor is 3 years.

[Kenneth ALBassr]

Hey John,

Shouldn't that be 3 years (from the registration date)?

Kenneth

[RUSTY63]

Kenneth, what are you referring to...........


Opps....mistyped.

[Kenneth ALBassr]

I knew it was a mistype. There is no way you were going to be wrong about that information.

Kenneth