Any opinions on ETECs?

Post by **Redbelly** » March 28th, 2007, 8:57 pm

Comparing an Etec to a Yammy? Hp to Hp?

I want to maybe power-up, and want to not add weight. I have a 40 hp Yammy 4 stoke now, and want to go to a 60 hp.

Post by **Barhopr** » March 28th, 2007, 9:15 pm

I've got a 60 etec (240lbs) 4X prop. love it

Post by **Redbelly** » March 29th, 2007, 6:41 am

how about salt water durability? Compared to Yammy?

Post by **Eerman** » March 29th, 2007, 4:26 pm

Like mine so far. Haven't had it long enough to talk about durability.

fishful_thinkin · Post by **fishful_thinkin** » March 29th, 2007, 4:31 pm

Eerman wrote:Like mine so far. Haven't had it long enough to talk about durability.

I seen it at Keaton and that thing is NICE! 1st one that i heard running. you could barley hear it.

Post by **Barhopr** » March 29th, 2007, 10:15 pm

Saltwater approved. Haven't had it that long but so far so good on my little engine. nice low end torque, very little lagtime if any when I hammer down on it from a dead stop. What size are you looking at? I think Seatrout99 has a 115 or larger

Post by **Eerman** » March 30th, 2007, 2:05 pm

Barhopr wrote: I think Seatrout99 has a 115 or larger

Chris and I both have 90s. I know he's pretty happy with his.

Post by **Redbelly** » March 30th, 2007, 6:11 pm

I'd like a 60 on the Scandy White, but not sure about adding another 54+ lbs on the rearend. I could figure out where to put the gas tank and batteries up front I suppose.

Post by **Boria** » March 30th, 2007, 6:42 pm

Hey Redbelly,

My etec is a little bigger than you are wanting. I have had mine a little over a year. No problems. Love the engine. Quiet and smooth running.

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Post by **Eerman** » March 30th, 2007, 7:50 pm

Redbelly wrote:I'd like a 60 on the Scandy White, but not sure about adding another 54+ lbs on the rearend. I could figure out where to put the gas tank and batteries up front I suppose.

It's a legit concern; especially when the purpose of you boat is to get skinny.

I sacrificed some HP to get a better draft on mine.

Post by **Redbelly** » March 30th, 2007, 8:26 pm

Well....the yammy is back at the boat doctor, there is still something causing a gas problem, won't stay cranked at idle.

I may try out the 4 blade prop and forget about more top end speed.

Post by **Redbelly** » March 30th, 2007, 8:26 pm

Boria....nice boat! The cabinet business isa gude, no?

Post by **seatrout99** » March 30th, 2007, 9:15 pm

I have the 90 ETEC and I love mine. I have 100+ hours on it and have only had the idle speed adjusted because of the large 4 blade prop I'm turning and a couple software upgrades. The 90 pushes my 21 Carolina Skiff DLX mid 30s fairly heavily loaded but it still floats shallow.

I have also owned a 90 Yamaha. Loved it also. It was bullet-proof. I put 200 hours on my Yamaha on a Key West 1720 and only had one issue. A tilt/trim seal started leaking and Yamaha replaced it under warranty.

I think the ETEC is alot better on gas/oil consumption, and it definitely quieter. You can also get some nice warranty offers on the ETEC. Mine is under warranty to 2012. I wouldn't hesitate to buy either again.

Post by **seatrout99** » March 30th, 2007, 9:16 pm

Post by **Redbelly** » March 30th, 2007, 9:17 pm

Was your Yammy a 2 stroke or 4 stroke?