[fishologist II]

After 14 years of use my twin 225 Ocean Pros are getting tired, so I am considering re-powering with a pair of E-tecs of similar horsepower.
I want to hear from E-tec owners about their satisfaction with these engines.Reliability? Economy? I have been told that fuel economy will improve by 25-33%.
I do not need anyone trying to tell me about other makes.I buy American,not Jap imports.
Thanks for any input.

 

[fish4me]

The subject has been discussed in detail in some other threads. Do a search. I'm sure you will find many opinions. Good and bad.

 

[canyonfvr]

Older thread on E-tec's

 

[AdirondackBill]

fishologist II wrote:
I buy American,not Jap imports.
I hate to break this to you but E-Tec is not American, it's made by a Canadian company.

 

[STRIKERTHREE]

fishologist II wrote:
I buy American,not Jap imports.
Thanks for any input.

Then you should be looking to repower with Mercury then

 

[RookieHook]

AdirondackBill wrote:
fishologist II wrote:
I buy American,not Jap imports.
I hate to break this to you but E-Tec is not American, it's made by a Canadian company.

Canada is part of North America.. So I would have to say that E-Tec is made by a North American Company and I think he said he wanted an American made. Just didn't specify!

This post edited by RookieHook 08:55 PM 09/07/2008

 

[gvisko1]

I HAVE TWIN 150 E-TECS AND JUST SOLD A WHALER WITH A 225 E-TEC
GREAT MOTORS PM ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS

 

[outrageous21]

Good friend of mine has a 150 etec for a year now and absolutely loves it. Personally I have no experience with them though

 

[623282]

I'va had an E-tec 150 for a year. It's great! "Sips gas" I had a Johnson Ocean Pro, before, absolutely no comparison... Go for the "E-Tec"

Rick

This post edited by Kapsix 11:03 PM 09/07/2008

 

[gebby]

I have 365 hrs on an 06 225 HO. pm me for details if you want.

 

[wahoolust]

250 E-Tec

got one in june, better on gas at the lower rpm range, sips oil. Have the dealer get them on the XD-100 oil from the start. Starts with 10 amps and puts out around 50 amps. But the best is how Quiet they are.