Any opinions on ETECs?

[seatrout99]

Yamaha C90 Two stoke - Not oil Injected. 1995 Model, I think.

[MudDucker]

The Boy Scouts have been using the electecs at their camps in the Keys for several years. I looked these engines over and I didn't see any corrosion issues. The mechanic said they had very few problems with them.

[leonreno]

Redbelly, next time you are on the water take an additional 54 lbs with you and set it next to/or on the motor on the transom. That will tell you the drafting difference. Don't know the setup of your boat but if you could place a bucket or cooler next to the transom it will help you decide. 6.5 gallons of water is about 54 lbs in a cooler would work well. or about 66 cans of beer.

[seatrout99]

I just added a 24 gallon livewell in the rear deck of my Carolina Skiff. It will be interesting to see how it affects draft and handling. Hope to find out Saturday.

[Redbelly]

Redbelly, next time you are on the water take an additional 54 lbs with you and set it next to/or on the motor on the transom. That will tell you the drafting difference. Don't know the setup of your boat but if you could place a bucket or cooler next to the transom it will help you decide. 6.5 gallons of water is about 54 lbs in a cooler would work well. or about 66 cans of beer.

Reminds me of that song..."66 cans of beer on the transom!"..

[Capt Reggie]

I have a 2001, 135 HP Johnson, Model E-Tec (sort of a wierdo because Evinrude makes them now) that came on the boat - just bought it used 2 months ago! I love the E-Tec OB (very quiet and efficient so far) & the Key Largo boat ...I hate the trailer!

If I had to replace the engine tomorrow, I'de definately go with another E-Tec, but more power!

[Sea Fox]

The TV ad suggest that you stupid if you have a 4-stroke because of the maintenance. Changing oil is rocket science I suppose.