New outboards

  • scc
    LaX, WI
    Posts: 72
    May 27, 2004 at 5:50 am #1214681

    Okay, I know last year it was at least mid-summer before anyone started talking about engines/ performance, but with a couple very compelling new choices in high performance outboards looming on the horizon I thought I’d get it started earlier this year. Plus, with gas prices what they are, the far ranging river fisherman needs to be thinking about this sort of thing. Looks like the top two contenders will be the the new 4-stroke Verado from Mercury versus the Evinrude E-Tec HO (slated for release in early 2005). As I’m planning on a new boat for next year and know little to nothing about this sort of thing, any input would be greatly appreciated.
    Steve

    pitbull
    Too far from the river
    Posts: 485
    May 27, 2004 at 6:27 pm #306449

    Here is one but of advice…….Don’t buy first year technology till it’s proven for instance the “ficht”!!

    LazyEyez
    Arcadia, WI
    Posts: 353
    May 28, 2004 at 12:55 am #306489

    I have nothing but good things to say about my 150 FICHT Evinrude. There are always melons out there but I think if you talk to enough people you will hear nothing but praise regarding these FICHT.

    pitbull
    Too far from the river
    Posts: 485
    May 28, 2004 at 4:33 am #306514

    Quote:

    I have nothing but good things to say about my 150 FICHT Evinrude. There are always melons out there but I think if you talk to enough people you will hear nothing but praise regarding these FICHT.

    Well I have a 98 ficht..one of the last few running and 99% of the guys with that year or 99 prolly will say nuttin bad about them including me!!

    680
    illinois
    Posts: 315
    May 28, 2004 at 8:09 pm #306593

    the new 4 strokes are heavier and i dont know actually how much more dragg they will cause when trying to get into that shallow river water

    scc
    LaX, WI
    Posts: 72
    May 31, 2004 at 6:18 pm #306834

    Yeah it looks like the Verado will weigh about 20% more than a traditional 2-stroke. Not sure if that is a significant difference or not. Anyone…?

    rgeister
    SW Wisconsin
    Posts: 972
    May 31, 2004 at 6:42 pm #306839

    Could be… but, keep in mind the Verado is the first “Fly-by-wire” outboard, so the weight includes the steering mechanism and tilt/trim weight, whereas others do not. This weight, although is not 20%, is not insignificant.

    Who I’d like to hear from is someone who owns and operate the Verado!

    mossboss
    La Crescent, MN
    Posts: 2792
    May 31, 2004 at 9:17 pm #306850

    Verado should have a TON of torque, which should really increase low and mid RPM performance. Probably will blow away most 2 strokes in hole shot and accelleration. It is a very interesting engine. They have so much riding on it and invested in it, I would think it should be pretty reliable from the get go, but you never know with a first year product.

    Good luck in finding someone who runs one!!

    davenorton50
    Burlington, WI
    Posts: 1417
    June 1, 2004 at 2:48 pm #306909

    Is it true that the Verado is selling for $23,000- 24,000? JUST THE MOTOR? Dang! You can get a BRAND NEW Yamaha 225 VMAX for ~ $14,000. $10K difference. Hum…

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