Honest opinions please

[guthooked]

Looking at a boat with a 225 etec. Never owned an evinrude. History on the engine, 2006 that has had not one but two powerheads replaced. The last time they replaced with a 2009 and now has 10 hours and 2 years warranty left. Talked to a local marina that no longer will sell evinrudes and was telling him about it and his words were " good thing it has warranty because you will need it". I felt like it was a good buy on the boat but am having second thoughts. Boat is a 2006 Ranger 520, asking $23,500.00. Should I just walk away?

[Danrude]

If you can get the Model & Serial # someone can look up the history for you. Guys that I know running them love them and have had no problems with them. Ask the owner if they found the cause of the failure.

[Mark Weare]

Get the numbers and have the history checked as indicated.

I love my ETEC and am very impressed with it, warranty or not.

[Bassmeister]

Answered in your other post, Sounds as if dealer is swapping powerheads without finding the root cause of PH's blowing. JMHO you will need the warranty + another dealer to get it straightened out.

[basser201]

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I have a 06 E-Tec 225ho and it is junk. Absolutely the worst engine made. I would run as fast as you can from this motor..This year motor has bad problems with fuel injectors that lean out and take out the power head..I have been though 2 powerheads and 2 lower units among other things.
There customer service is great they have replaced 1 lower unit and 1 powerhead with it out of warranty but there product is not reliable..

[ShaftDilbert]

Honest opinions are not always welcome here.
I will only say that i agree with the previous post.

[JoePA]

It's probably still on the XD 100 setting and he's running cheap oil! I would have a dealer that knows what the heck they are talking about look at the setup.