Ive heard several people comment to stay away from Evinrude HO. Would like to hear some real inout from this group. Going to be in 05-07 range. Nothing over 200 hours for sure. What do you guys think?
Ive heard several people comment to stay away from Evinrude HO. Would like to hear some real inout from this group. Going to be in 05-07 range. Nothing over 200 hours for sure. What do you guys think?
Honestly, you won't hear much good I don't think.....
Thats about what I figured. Seems everything I run across now is either Evinrude powered or a NASCAR edition boat.
I hear alot of negative things about The E-Tecs. The older Evinrude motors back in the early 90's were good motors. All outboard motors will blow. I have had a 05 Mercury Blow and a 03 Yamaha. You will here good and bad about all of them. I have owned 1 Johnson, 1 Nissan, 1 Yamaha, and 4 Merc's and have had trouble out of all them. But If I had too pick 1 brand that would hold up and last for the long run I would have to pick a Merc.
I know where a nice Ranger is for sale and Is in Batesville. I don't know how old of a boat your looking for but you might check it out it belongs to my cousin. Its on the boats for sale page. It's a 99 R93 with 175 Evinrude Ficht. Its very clean with alot of accesories.
Yes...they will all blow....my Yamaha blew over the weekend. Buddy of mine's opti blew a little while back...
I've always heard there are two types of motors.....ones that are about to blow and ones that have already blown.....
I did have a 96 150 Evinrude on my first boat (18ft stratos) and it ran like a scolded dawg everytime I turned the ket.
Im looking for newer than that, but I appreciate the heads up. 05-08 ranger 20' is what I am looking for.
I just ran across an 07 z20 that looks to be in good shape, 150 hours, powerhead replaced under warranty in 08 from stuck injector he claims. Looks like a slick boat, asking $27
If you are going to buy any brand DFI motor make sure it has warranty on it, doesn't matter who makes it. Your main concern should be who is in your area that is qualified and recommended to service it. An 07 and up E-tec is a good choice. There are plenty of early model year e-tecs still in service with no issues. As always have it checked out by a reputable service center that is familiar with the product and has the needed diagnostic tools.
Yamaha's are bullet proof
I think the new secret color is "A-Rig"..........
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show nuff....we're "shining examples", right Danny....
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show nuff....we're "shining examples", right Danny....
Bullet proof, but, not......
I think the new secret color is "A-Rig"..........
....wait....that's not funny.....
Don't listen to us.
We will tell you to stay away from an Evinrude.
Of course, We have Yamaha's and Merc's (with new powerheads)
I think the new secret color is "A-Rig"..........
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