Evinrude Etec or 4stroke Yamaha?

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2011/02/20 08:56:29 (permalink)

Evinrude Etec or 4stroke Yamaha?

Thank you for everyones input under the boat dealer advice post. I have currently moved away from tracker because of all the negativity surrounding them, and have made my decision on the Alumacraft 175 Navigator Sport. I am negotiating with 3 dealers. One is a Evinrude dealer. One is a Yamaha dealer, and lastly a Suzuki dealer from VA. I am leaning toward the Evinrude or the Yamaha. I have found some negativity around the internet surrounding the Evinrude E-tec. On the other hand it is hard to find anyone talking negative about a 4 stroke yamaha. Anyone have some thoughts on the two? Lastly my two dealers are S and H Marine and Clearshade. Both seem like stand up dealers. Any thoughts or expieriences with the two dealers?
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    Erie Mako
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    RE: Evinrude Etec or 4stroke Yamaha? 2011/02/20 09:18:03 (permalink)
    Go with the Yamaha.

    On the internet, EVERYONE is entitled to their opinion!
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    RE: Evinrude Etec or 4stroke Yamaha? 2011/02/20 09:19:45 (permalink)
    Yamaha


    My unlce has a 50 HP and also 9.9 HP kicker for Pymy both Yamahas. Great motors, real smooth and quiet
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    RE: Evinrude Etec or 4stroke Yamaha? 2011/02/20 09:34:36 (permalink)
    Since Honda isn't one of the choices.......next best in my book is Yamaha
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    RE: Evinrude Etec or 4stroke Yamaha? 2011/02/21 16:35:12 (permalink)
    Can't complain about Yamaha too much, do have a late model 50hp four stroke for sale with 100 hours on it if you know anyone looking...
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    RE: Evinrude Etec or 4stroke Yamaha? 2011/02/21 18:20:09 (permalink)
    I would have to say Yamaha as well, but keep in mind where you are going to have major service work done near you. Make sure there is a good reputable Yammie technician to be had. The biggest problem with the Evinrudes is the lack of qualified technicians...at least in my neck of the woods. The four stroke Yamahas are supposed to be bulletproof...I know my 9.9 4s kicker on my old boat was.
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    RE: Evinrude Etec or 4stroke Yamaha? 2011/02/21 22:52:52 (permalink)
    I had a e tec for 3 yrs now and like, it's a 40 hp
    post edited by doski - 2011/02/21 22:54:49
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    RE: Evinrude Etec or 4stroke Yamaha? 2011/02/21 23:20:40 (permalink)
    Bought a Yamaha 60/40 jet 4 stroke 3 years ago and love it.
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    RE: Evinrude Etec or 4stroke Yamaha? 2011/02/25 07:08:12 (permalink)
    price, warranty will probably make the decision for you. The mix oil you have to use with the etec is pricey, one jug almost lasts me a season though. doesnt use alot of gas is the trade-off.
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    RE: Evinrude Etec or 4stroke Yamaha? 2011/02/27 17:06:15 (permalink)
    decided on the 115 yamaha 5yr warranty
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