E-tech Info

[old fuzzy]

a buddy of mine is looking into getting a new boat for next year and the dealer is trying to talk him into going to the evinrude e-tech,,,250hp,,,anyone have any info on these,how durable?,fuel consumption?,,ect.he now runs a 250merc.pro/xs and as this maybe a dealer provided deal is unsure as which way to go,,,,thanks for your input,,,,fuzzy

[Ranger R61]

In the March 2008 issue of Bass and Walleye Boats they tested an Evenrude E-Tec 250 HO on a Ranger Z520 Comanche. The best mileage was at 3000 rpm. It was 4.2 mpg and 34.2 mph. Top speed was 76.2 at 5750 rpm.

As far as durability don't have the slightest idea. This should at least give your friend something to start with. Of course mpg and speed will vary based on the boat and a lot of other factors. The rigged weight of the Ranger was 2555 lbs.

[old fuzzy]

Thanks,,he Has Always Run Merc.but This New Dealer He Is Being Moved(pro Staff) To Is Pushing The E-tec,,,,we Are Just Trying To Find Out Some Info From Those Who May Have Been Around /used/one,,,,like I Said Its One Of Those Pro Staff Things So It May Take What They Give And Be Happy,,,again Thanks For Your Resonse

[Barnacle Bill]

I don't have one but from what I read about them at iboats.com I wouldn't hesitate to buy one.

[whiskerwhipper]

I wish they make them in the 25hp or less range. No break-in. No dealer visit for the first 300 hrs. Sounds like Heaven

[REDEYE50]

I Have Two Friends Of Mine That Both Of Them Have Had 3 Each In The Last Year!

[Perch Jerker35]

I know a guy who had more than one E techs in the 225-250 range, and had both the motors blow up on him after about 60 hours. He is a competitive bass fisherman and was in the middle of Lake Norman and had to get back to the dock with just his trolling motor.

[Sam]

I have a 2007 150hp E-tec That I have used for 2 seasons - no problems. Even in the colder weather, it starts with the first switch of the key - no cranking to speak of. No primming of the bulb, no choke,etc. They are also self-winterizing. Just follow a specific procedure on the start, it takes about 1.5 minutes. The motor is quieter than most others I see and hear on the lake. Gas mileage is way better than my 40hp pontoon. On a 30 mile run, the pontoon would take 10+gallons. Same run and the E-tec uses close to 5gallons. The pontoon would take about 2hours and the e-tec takes about 45 minutes. The E-tec isn't cheap, but I would buy another.

[old fuzzy]

thanks for the replies