jay kay Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Does anyone own or have any knowledge of evinrude e-tec engines? A friend has told me to stay away.... Not sure! Thanks Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Paul D runs an ETEC. Jim (aka Tiddler) did on his previous boat. My understanding is that they are very good. Sent from my GT-I9305 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Hi Jon, Yes I had an E-Tec 75. Exactly the same physical lump as the 90 but the computer told it that it was a 75. The plastic on the early ones used to crack a bit but that's been sorted I believe. I had a couple of bits where the paint bubbled but I sorted that. I found it to be a very good engine. It never played up, was brilliant on fuel and cost about £300 every 3 years for servicing. The guy that bought Small Fry sent me a Christmas card to say how pleased he was with both boat and engine. ( He's an ex AA serviceman ) so he would pick up on any faults I would have thought ! E-Tecs are not noisey or smelly and run on tick-over quite happily as the oil usage is controlled by the computer. Thought I would try the Honda this time ( which is also a lovely engine ) but servicing frequency and costs have made me wonder if I should have stayed with the E-Tec. My view of the E-Tec ? - - - - - -Nothing wrong with it at all ( well no more than any other outboard ) Hope I have been of some help. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay kay Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Thanks guys there is a 2010 25hp on eBay I will keep an eye on, sounds like its worth a bid! Thanks again Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 what size boat are you putting it on Jon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 I had an etech 90 on my raider. very good engine. £300 for a 3 year service. Oil cost a small fortune but otherwise excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffa Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 I was recently shown a 2005 ETEC which was writtten off due to corrosion between the power head and the drive leg. The reason for the write off was that etecs do not have wear plates between the power head and drive leg (like Mariners and Mercury's and Yamaha) which can be easily replaced when corroded. The etec required a new power head £5600! The guys that had stripped the engine said that they would not recommed the Etec range due to what seem to be cost saving design and build issues. Sorry to be a bit negative about them but I saw what I saw!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Had mine about 9 years worth of trouble free use- still very happy and would get another- many more expensive horror stories about 4 strokes than you'll get about etecs PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 I am not sure how 'marinised' the ETec is, being an American thing, they often design stuff for fresh water boating. Such as SmartTabs etc (I have had 2 positions corrode on the tabs as they aren't stainless). Hence you see Mariner-Mercury engines here, and the equivalent is a Mercury-SaltWater in the US. Like anything, there will be good ones and bad ones. PJ's has done a shed load of hours, and AJ had 700 hours on his Yam without it missing a beat I think. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Well pleased with mine. The decals though have started peeling off. Mine has been sitting on the drive for best part of 6 months, hopefully will be reporting that it starts first time after such a long lay off ( it did last time ). I had a leaking gasket between the lower leg and the powerhead, this was replaced under warranty ( I didn't even know there was a problem with it until I had it serviced, ) The worst thing that has happened was the clips on the cover broke so got these replaced under warranty. I would definitely get another one.and PJ forgets to mention that he bought his second hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live bait Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 My engine may be smaller than what you are looking at, but I chose the Etec 25 2 years ago as a replacement for my old Yam 2 stroke. It has beeen great, although despite the long service interval (300 hrs) I had mine checked the first year and serviced this spring at around 150 hrs and a few bits changed, just to be on the safe side. Mudeford shallow water "mud" will contribute to wear if you are based around there. It starts first time every time, even after winter, uses little fuel and oil, and is much quieter than the old 2 stroke. No complaints from me. Check out where you would have it serviced though, as support in marine services is overall poor in my experience. Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 "The worst thing that has happened was the clips on the cover broke so got these replaced under warranty." Surely the leak between powerhead and gasket was the worse?!? My Yam 4 stroke is 10 yrs old this year, all stickers and decals present and correct, it's all about the small things!!!!!! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Try using it Rob niggle and Paul D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 And get it dirty, you crazy fool!!!! I should really but life keeps getting in the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Poole marine services serviced my E-tec and my Honda. Fantastic engineer by the name of Sam Cobb. He comes to my house to do the work. jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay kay Posted April 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 The one I'm looking at on eBay is advertised as having done less than 25 hours, if nobody bids on it I might! Thanks for the comments Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Sounds good Jon. Is it big enough for your needs? Tiddler is 13 feet and quite light. I wouldn't want a 25 on that, It's just not big enough. What is the reccommended size for your boat ? Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay kay Posted May 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Thanks for comments, I bought a 2000 evinrude 30hp 4stroke today so should be on the water soon! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Good luck with it Jon - just in time for the summer species. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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