Evinrude E-Tec

[Yukon Don]

I'm thinking about getting an E-Tec 75 HP. What have you guys heard about them? Would like to hear from someone who either owns one or services them as to their opinon of them.

Thanks in advance,

Yukon Don

[Satchmo]

I used to sell boats for a living, and while they have only been out for a couple of years, everything I have heard about them has been positive. The dealership that I used to work for had sold a few without a single one coming back for any reason. I also talked to a couple of the other dealerships that have had great luck with these engines. I personally will be keeping my eye on these motors, because I may get one on my next rig IF they continue with the track record they now have! Satchmo

P.S. That dealership also sold four other brands of motors, so we weren't biased to see E-TEC succeed.

[paul20]

I just picked up my new 75hp E-tech tiller last week. So far I can't say enough good things about it! It has great hole shot compared to my old 60 hp four-stroke and better top end speed. It's very quiet and absolutely no smoke. I payed for prior to 4-14 and got an unlimited 7 year warranty. It has the easeist and most functional tiller handle I have seen. I will be giving it the big test up on Kab. on the first week of june. Have a great season!!

[HC Eye Hunter]

Paul,

Have you checked to what speed your E-Tech will troll down too?

[Yukon Don]

Paul,

I too would be real interested in your ability to troll-down. Is the 7 year warranty still available?

Thanks for the reply, Yukon Don

[PierBridge]

Stock they do not troll-down very well but you can have the Engine Management Module re programmed at the dealer and then the results are very good for trolling slow and smooth.

[PierBridge]

If you bought before April 15 it is a 7 year Warranty, and a 4 year if you buy now.

[311Hemi]

My parents got a 50hp on their new pontoon. Should be here in the next few weeks so I would have more to tell you then!

[Ufatz]

I have heard that these engines are actually Suzuki engines. IF so thats a GOOD thing. I had a 15 HP for a while, and other than a totally goofy shift lever (right on the front) it was a nice running and quiet little motor.

[Mille Lacs Guy]

The motor is not a Suzuki by any stretch of the imigination. The Johnson 4 strokes are made by Suzuki. This will be the last year for the Johnson 4 strokes.

As for the Etech's. Just ordered a 90 for a 1890 Warrior Tiller. Have not run the motor yet on this boat. Guys who have say it is a large improvement over 4 strokes and regular 2 strokes.

The stock motor will troll better than most 2 and 4 stroke motors that are on the market today. But as mentioned above you can turn the RPM down to 450 if you run the XD 100 oil. This is done on the computer chip by the dealer.

I've talked to several dealers and they have had zero problems with the Etech. One dealer got one with a bad power head that was problematic but a new one was covered under warranty. As long as they stand behind the product that is the main thing.

I will post more once I run my boat with the new motor. I talked to one guy that repowered a 16.5 Smokercraft with a 90 etec, prior to that he had a v4 Johnson 90 and he gained about 6 mph on the top end and superior trolling, hole shot, and mid range power. The Smokercraft is a fast hull so most guys probably aren't going to see a 6 mph improvement.

[Fishinglund]

Paul,

I am just wondering what kind of boat you put that 75 E-tech on? I have a 1675 Lund Explorer that is rated for 75Hp max. I currently have a 60HP 4-stroke that is a great motor, just a little slow to plane with the boat loaded. I am thinking about upgrading soon.

Thanks,

Fishinglund

[Slyster]

What is the smallest size the E-TEC comes in?

[kpj5br]

At this point, with all the info I have read and people I've talked to, I plan to get an E-tec for my next motor. Hopefully that won't be for quite a long time, but I just love what they have done with the 2-stroke.

[LocalGuide]

I think the 40hp is the smallest I have seen.

[Valv]

These are awesome. The 90hp weights 100lbs less than a 4 stroke....wow, that's a lot less weight hanging on that transom.

[paul20]

Fishinglund, Ihave my 75 E-tech on my Lund Pro-Angler 16. One other good thing I appreciate about the tiller handle is that it has a much larger turning radius than any other tiller system that I have used. At slow speeds you can turn hard to port or starboard and turn on a dime. I wouldn't advise doing this at WOT,but it sure is nice when you are in a tight spot. 40 hp. is the smallest they make in E-tech.

[Fishinglund]

Paul,

What is the top end on your boat with the 75HP?

Thanks,

Fishinglund

[paul20]

Fishinglund; 37mph according to my GPS. Thats with a full tank of gas (24gals.), 3 batteries, trolling motor,tackle boxes, etc. ,and me, (220lbs.) My prop is a 14X13 aluminum.I hope this helps.