Evinrude E-Tec 2 stroke oil-injected

[KiHoPro]

I was in my local “candy store” Warner Marine in Costa Mesa. I was there to replace a rectifier that I blew the other day… While I was there, I noticed a new Evinrude toy. Evinrude E-Tec 2 stroke oil-injected Outboards. I guess these are oil injected two strokes. These new E-Tec’s seem to be reasonably priced? Does anybody know anything about these new motors? If someone were to purchase a new motor, would there be a better recommendation?<br /><br />Please correct me if I am wrong. I was under the impression that in the near future<br />California State Emissions Law will prohibit the use of 2 stroke motors and the sales of any two stroke after a predetermined date? If this is the case, should I even be looking at 2 stroke motors and just go to 4 stroke?

 

[C-RAVEN]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec 2 stroke oil-injected

E-tec is the latest and greatest according to Evinrude. the emissions meet all the acceptable standards.<br />also they claim to have the fuel economy of a 4-stroke and the high performance of a 2-stroke.<br />they are fuel injected with a variable timed fuel/air mixture for maximum economy as well as performance.<br />i priced a 50hp model here in canada and it is exactly the same as the comparable 4 stroke (honda or yamaha.<br /><br />i would consider putting one on my boat, but would like to see some consumer reports first.<br /><br />cheers!

 

[KiHoPro]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec 2 stroke oil-injected

C-RAVEN <br /><br />I have seen and read the propaganda for the web site http://www.evinrude.com/en-US and it’s just sales pitching! I would also like to see a consumer comparison, which is why I posed the question here. I figured some of the local experts would have some first hand experience or expertise on these motors. I think I got a price on a 50hp just under $6K?<br /><br />~Cheers~to~You~

 

[C-RAVEN]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec 2 stroke oil-injected

they are $6295.00 plus taxes here<br />its kinda funny though because the dealer does not have any stock. they will order in for customers on demand.<br />maybe they are just too new ?<br /><br />good luck!

 

[seahorse5]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec 2 stroke oil-injected

Here is a link on testing the E-TECs<br /><br /><br /> http://bassandwalleyeboats.com/site_page_899/article_page_305.cfm

 

[KiHoPro]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec 2 stroke oil-injected

Seahorse – Thanks for the link. It proved to be very informative. I like a good gun-slinging shoot-out.<br /><br />Even though I don’t need a 90hp, it gave me a great education on models and design features. One thing they didn’t talk about in this article was price comparison? I find that very interesting. Most people in this economy are working with budgets. Sometimes my decision is based on the best “Value” for my hard earned dollar.<br /><br /><br />~Cheers~