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Just put a 115 E-tec on mine and I love it so far. Got to do a little adjusting, move the motor up one hole, but this is one slick running engine. Will try and post some pics later.
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1991 Stardust 24'
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1993 Godfrey "Mini Toon"
2000 25hp Johnson
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I'm interested in hearing more about your new Etec. Pics would be appreciated too. Did you wind up getting new controls with it?
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rickdb1 wrote:
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Yep, new controls, tach, and prop. It is extremely quiet and came with a 5 year warranty. I have the boat in the water right now but will be pulling it out on wednesday and I'll get some pics.
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2011 115 Evinrude Etec
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I would have to consider Evinrude after seeing how my 1979 55hp still runs like a top but would also think about a 4 stroke. I know Honda makes very reliable engines of all types.
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'92 Grumman 24'-"Gimme3Steps"
'79 Evinrude 55HP (55EL79C)
Lake Tansi (550 acres)
Crossville, TN
"I'll keep my money, freedom and guns.
You keep the change!"
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O.k., still trying to get 10 hours on this thing inbetween my sons ball games and work!! Really like the motor so far, my dealer says that the computer automatically sets up the motor for a break-in period of 10 hours wherein it uses more oil and a little more gas, (i guess its running a little rich during breakin). After 10 hours the computer automatically resets to normal mode. Just came back from a leasurely ride down the river today and it ran great. Still can't get over how quiet this motor is. I still wonder if I've lost my mind spending that much money for an outboard but the wife and the kids sure love it!! Here's some pics, i'll keep you posted as I get a chance to run it some more!
***added return after 1st pic so alignment of text and pics would be correct***
Edited by Wildcat Dude on 07/05/2010 at 8:33pm
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Just go to Evinrude's website and look at the tecnology and you'll see why there IS a difference. Plus I love the photo of the 3 300HP motors on the back of that fishing boat! WOW
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'92 Grumman 24'-"Gimme3Steps"
'79 Evinrude 55HP (55EL79C)
Lake Tansi (550 acres)
Crossville, TN
"I'll keep my money, freedom and guns.
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we didn't get the etech (looked hard at it) and wondered about our sanity also. but have not regretted it one bit. quiet and reliable and sips gas!
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1994 20' Manitou 'Spirit'
2009 Suziki 70 HP 4-STROKE
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I've got a Yamaha 90 four stroke. I like it so far.
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Was not able to cast my vote - something seems to not be working correctly.
My vote is Yamaha mainly because I have had their 90 two stroke for six years and it has been absolutely flawless. It has never seen the shop and I have done nothing to it except drain the lower unit oil and fog the engine every fall.
Unfortunately it is not on a pontoon as I don't have one - yet.
I think I would go for a Suzuki or Honda four stroke in ahearbeat though...
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Edited by rickdb1 on 07/19/2010 at 5:32pm
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'92 Grumman 24'-"Gimme3Steps"
'79 Evinrude 55HP (55EL79C)
Lake Tansi (550 acres)
Crossville, TN
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now when i add that third log and change my transoms, my 'toon would most likely finally get up 'on plane'  
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1994 20' Manitou 'Spirit'
2009 Suziki 70 HP 4-STROKE
Karavan 2 axle trailer
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Is it just me or does that boat look a little small for 900HP?  And think of the fuel bill!
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'92 Grumman 24'-"Gimme3Steps"
'79 Evinrude 55HP (55EL79C)
Lake Tansi (550 acres)
Crossville, TN
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You keep the change!"
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Boat owner, 'It's only money!'
BOAT = Break Out Another Thousand
So my kids go to school in thrift store rejects, and we eat beans (only) 6 days a week. Boat needs new carpeting!!!
Just kidding (the boat really does need carpet, though).
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