Evenrude E-Tec vs Yamaha 4 strock

[ags]

i am new to boating and i am in the market for the new 115hp or 150hp Yamaha 4 strock. i have heard nothhing but great things from all the oweners of Yama. i have been reseaching, came across the Evenrude E-Tec 2strock. i have read lots of good things about E-Tec as well with low service requirment, reliability. i am thinking to go with to E-Tec . can some one help me and give me some pointer between the two. Thanks a lot

ags

 

[basspirate]

Re: Evenrude E-Tec vs Yamaha 4 strock

i have not had either engine but have heard great things about both. a lot of guys in my marina have had the etec since they came out with very few problems. a few things to consider. the etch is a lighter engine. therefore a 115 etec should have more power than the same hp yam. the etec has a lot less moving parts. less stuff to break. theoretically the yam should be better on gas but the weight factor may make that less of a consideration.

 

[JB]

Re: Evenrude E-Tec vs Yamaha 4 strock

Both great engines. Both state of the art. The weight difference is not big enough to worry about.

I would go for the ETEC for purely subjective reasons.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Evenrude E-Tec vs Yamaha 4 strock

i was out yesterday in a boat with twin 225 Yammy 4 strokes, great motors. but is disliked the clunking when shifting gears, like there was a lot of play in the clutch dogs.

 

[Brokeback Johnson]

Re: Evenrude E-Tec vs Yamaha 4 strock

Check this out. Titled E-tec sinks Yamaha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-7I00cZUE0&feature=related

 

[2rz-fte]

Re: Evenrude E-Tec vs Yamaha 4 strock

if you havent considered this into your purchase then heres a heads up. annual service on a 2stoke is about half as much as annual service on a 4stroke. not exactly half, but enough.

 

[ags]

Re: Evenrude E-Tec vs Yamaha 4 strock

thank you very much to all of you for great advise. i think you guys helped enough to choose E-Tec. i was looking for engine with low maintenance less headache.

now i want to know what is a good price for 2010 115hp E-Tec. any help would be appreciated. I am in Southern California. thank you guys for your help


ags

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Evenrude E-Tec vs Yamaha 4 strock

There ISN'T annual service on E-Tecs, other than hitting the grease fittings. The first service for an E-Tec is at 300 hours or 3 years.

This is the parts needed for a two cyl E-Tec
5005266 fuel filter
5005440 thermostat
339044 gasket
331188 o ring
5006511 water pump kit
778748 HPF XR Gear lube kit with pump
311598 drain screw gaskets
306394 cotter pin
436745 Anode
2 Champion spark plugs

Total parts price: $195 for a DYI job.

for a 4 cyl E-Tec:

4 Champion spark plugs
2-5005440 thermostats
2-339044 gaskets
2-331188 oring
1-5007335 fuel filter
1-5001595 water pump kit
2-311598 drain screw washer
1- prop nut cotter pin
1-433580 anode
1-436745 anode
1-778748 HPFXR gear lube kit with pump

Total parts price: $275 for a DYI job.

 

[basspirate]

Re: Evenrude E-Tec vs Yamaha 4 strock

i'm in ny and i priced one out. the dealer by me had one for 10,500 plus rigging and setup. all told it was gonna be about 13,000. there was another dealer who had a leftover for 8500 but it was a 20" shaft. if i had 13000 i would have jumped but i'm broke. both my wives drive me to drink. (the misses and the boat)

 

[stinkbait85]

Re: Evenrude E-Tec vs Yamaha 4 strock

You know....I have owned nothin but johnsons and evinrudes but have worked on em all (brands). I catch a lot of grief from fellow boaters around here for bein a die hard johnnyrude fanatic. my answer to them is always the same. Simplicity is the key. A blind man could diagnose and repair a johnnyrude man. also, every review and head to head test I've seen or read the e-tec blows em all out the water

 

[ags]

Re: Evenrude E-Tec vs Yamaha 4 strock

Thanks BASSPIRET I got a quote Here in s. California on 115hp E-Tec $94300 with prop control & cable $10500 I think taxes r not include so this would be a better deal then in NY one. thank all of u for ur replies Appreciate ur help

Ags