For what its worth...
This spring I traded in a 88' 90 evinrude for a new etech. Spent a lot of time searching for the best buy AND looking at what service they could provide. They were hands down cheaper than any other dealer (that includes Kansas, Okla. and Western Mo.). Since then I have taken in my 98' 25 hp Evinrude for some repair (minor) and replaced the water pump. Was really impressed with the mechanic and his knowledge base on the Evinrude motors. Might be worth a call if nothing else to satisfy all your options. They are about 5 minutes off of I35 (7th St. Expressway K.C. Ks.). The link I provided will show you how far it is from my house but you could find out your distance by going to Evinrude and looking up dealers and putting in your zipcode.
The name of the business is US BOATWORKS...
BRP - Evinrude
Here is the link to find out your distance to their shop...
http://www.evinrude.com/en-US
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