Has anyone had any expirience with these motors? This is the motor I want on my new boat but I am not sure about sound. How do they compare to a four stroke? Every place I read it says they are quiet but doesn’t compare it in sound to a four stroke. I am just curious if any one has had any expirience with them yet? Thanks
We just bought a pontoon and put a 40hp E TEC on it and it is very user friendly and much quieter then a fourstroke and has better emissions than the fourstrokes also. Its all computer and it winterizes it self and fogs the cylinders. Very nice motor
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Smiitys Marine in Lake City, Mn. is the #1 E-TEC dealer in sales in the United States. They have a FREE CD comparing the E-TECS and fourstroke motors that is very informative. Give Ron or Kenny a call at 651-345-3990 for a super prices. They are well known in the Midwest for super pricing. 
Thanks, Bill
Where did you here that Smitty’s is #1 in sales of E-tec’s in the nation?
I have to say that I love my E-TEC it is as quiet as almost any four stoke. But the four strokes cant come close in the preformance you get from the E-TEC. Plus no headaches no hassle and starts like a dream no matter what temp outside.
I would recomend it to anyone! By the way the fuel economy is awsome. The prices are not bad either.
I ran the E-Tec during the FLW Walleye Tour Championship and I was very impressed. I fished mostly wingdams during the tournament but used my E-tec while I was anchored. The wind was blowing directly upstream so I had to turn the E-Tec on and put in in reverse. The Camera crew and Co angler didn’t realize it was running still until I told them to turn it off while netting a fish. Also Shannon Kehl, the second place finisher, as well as me, where able to troll all day with the E-tec, and these were the 225 HO models. I was able to get down to .9 MPH going up stream.
Places that sell E-tec
Holmen Marine in LaCrosse WI
Al’s Specialty in Rochester, MN
Smitty’s Marine Lake City, MN
Just me .02 1/2 cents.
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Has anyone had any expirience with these motors? This is the motor I want on my new boat but I am not sure about sound. How do they compare to a four stroke?
They don’t compare to a 4-stroke, they are much better. 
I ran identical hulls, one with a 60hp Yamaha 4-stroke and one with a 50hp E-TEC…the E-TEC walked away from the Yamaha.
Had my E-TEC in 15 degree weather duck hunting and it started at the touch of the button everytime.
Other than brand loyalty, I really don’t understand why there aren’t more E-TEC’s on the water. This isn’t OMC and these aren’t Ficht’s. 
You won’t be sorry buying an E-TEC and the 7 year warranty is a plus.
I run a 75 right now, and will run a 150 for 2006 with any luck! They are every bit as quiet as a 4 stroke in my opinion. I was talking to my uncle down on Pool 4 a couple of weeks ago as we were riding back to Evert’s. He was amazed at how we could talk at a “Normal” level at wide open throttle. Pretty hard to to beat.
I am involed with LaCannes Marine who is an IDA Sponsor . They have great mechanics, and darn good sales people too! Just call down to Nick LaCannes with any questions and pricing.
Bill, Do you really think that Smitty’s sells more ETEC’s than Crystal Pierz? Not a slam, but I think someone might have given you some inacurate information.
Does anyone know if any dealers are selling Crestliners with E-TECS for the model year 2006? Looking for a 1850 Sportfish with a 150. Thanks
I heard the 7 year warranty only applies if the purchase was made through a “Preffered” dealer. Looks like E-tec isn’t in my future. Anyone know what exactly constitutes preffered dealer status?
I was told no ETEC or Yamaha, Honda or Suzuki on Crestliners for 2006. 
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I heard the 7 year warranty only applies if the purchase was made through a “Preffered” dealer. Looks like E-tec isn’t in my future. Anyone know what exactly constitutes preffered dealer status?
All Evinrude dealers can offer it. There is something about which level the dealer is…I believe it actually costs some dealers. 
The two nearest me say they can’t get it. But why?
I just talked to the owner of Cedar Lake Sales in West Bend, WI. regarding purchasing a Crestliner FishHawk with a 90HP E-Tec. They will do it; however, all accesories have to be installed by the dealership and it makes the boat a bit more expensive. Per the dealership they basically get the shell and go from there.
I am meeting with them on Thursday so hopefully I can provide more detailed information.
I would appreciate it if Smitty’s or Bill Cadwell could elaborate on the above.
Any dealer can rig for Evinrude, Johnson, Yamaha or Honda. Used to be you would tell Crestliner/Lund what pre-rig you wanted, and the factory would install it, and ship it to your dealer “Pre-rigged”. They could also come from Crestliner/Lund with the motors hanging on them already! Dealers would order a whole package. Still can, as long as your favorite color is black! 
Your dealer has to order with “No Rigging” or take off the Merc stuff.
Smittys was the #1 E-TEC dealer for sales in 2004. I don’t know yet who was top dealer for 2005. Info came from the Evinrude Rep himself. If the Rep makes it to the Rochester Boat show this weekend I’ll ask him who it was for 2005.
The E-TECS are alot quieter than regular two strokes. My youngest son Nate ran a 90 hp E-TEC last year and we could talk while running wide open. Its alot quieter than my two stroke 90 hp Johnson.
Thanks, Bill
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I heard the 7 year warranty only applies if the purchase was made through a “Preffered” dealer. Looks like E-tec isn’t in my future. Anyone know what exactly constitutes preffered dealer status?
Smittys Marine is Herb. Come up and see me Saturday or Sunday this weekend at the boat show in Rochester at the Civic Center. I believe they have to be purchased during the boat show season [Jan-March or something].
Thanks, Bill
(Sturtevant, Wis., November 17, 2005) – Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is pleased to announce 16 Evinrude/Johnson outboard engine dealers have received the prestigious 2005 Boating Industry Top 100 Dealers award. The Top 100 Dealers award program is Boating Industry’s inaugural ranking of U.S. dealerships that are unsurpassed in overall business operations, customer service, and professionalism.
Evinrude/Johnson dealerships receiving the Top 100 award are; American Marine and Motorsports Super Center, Apopka Marine, Inc., Clark Marine, Crystal-Pierz Marine, Custom Marine, D&R Boat World, Duchow’s Boat Center, Glenn Marine Family Boating Centers, Ltd., Gulf Coast Marine, Inc., Lynnhaven Marine, Marine Connection, Inc., Marshall’s Marine, Inc., Onekama Marine, Short’s Marine, Silver Lake Marine, and Spicer’s Boat City.
BRP encouraged Evinrude and Johnson dealerships to participate in the Boating Industry awards program. To be considered for the Top 100 Dealers award, dealerships submitted applications and were judged by criteria on products and services offered, sales and profits figures, service and customer satisfaction, training and education, and store marketing.
Boating Industry publisher, Tammy Galvin, and editor-in-chief, Matt Gruhn, presented the awards at a gala in Las Vegas on November 10. “Boating Industry implemented the Top 100 dealers award program to recognize and encourage excellence in the marine industry, with a goal to create the best possible consumer experience and ultimately grow the marine industry,” said Galvin.
“We got excited when we heard there was a program to reward dealers for their efforts in achieving high levels of customer service, and high volume sales and profits through successful management and marketing”, said Roch Lambert, vice president, general manager, Outboard Marine Engines. “BRP commends our winning dealerships on excellence in these areas. We value their dedication to running a high quality business and successful sales of Evinrude and Johnson outboards – the best boating power available.”
BRP, a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorized recreational vehicles. Our portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo® and LynxTM snowmobiles, Sea-Doo® watercraft and sport boats, Johnson® and Evinrude® outboard engines, direct injection technologies such as Evinrude® E-TEC®, Bombardier* ATV all-terrain vehicles , Rotax® engines and karts.
You should tell Smitty’s to participate. Sounds like they would run away with the award. Regardless, the ETEC is one fantastic motor!
When you consider that Smitty and MerryLee [his wife] are so restricted from going anywhere very often with not only the Dealership but the Campground and Trailer Park too they would probably have wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy too much fun at something [award banquet maybe?] like that. 
Would be a very nice ”get away” for them thats for sure.
Thanks, Bill
Bill, Training and education are the KEY words for any movement I make towards an E-tec. Next is travel time. Any dealer up your way is out of the question for me. 6 1/2 hours on the road one way for purchase, and service is a bit silly. The last rig I bought was a 3 1/2 hour drive one way. Makes ya do a slow burn when you have to take it back to that dealer for what might be a 10 minute fix. Local guys don’t want to handle it since I didn’t buy from them. They’ll get me when they can (feel like it). Can’t say as I blame them though. We’re in a tough spot down here. We want to get E-tecs, but nobody seems smart enough to really be able to work on them after the purchase. And nobody is the so called preffered dealer who can give the 7 year warranty. Then again, a 7 year warranty won’t mean squat if the tech isn’t up to snuff.
Anyway, thanks for all the info you provided in the past about your E-tec Tuck.
What I know about ETEC’s is that the Tech’s have it made! Almost everything diagnostic is done with a laptop computer! They have really taken the diagnostics out of the Tech’s job. Even adjusting the idle is done via computer. I am going to do some checking on that warranty. I think it would be counter productive for BRP to only offer the extended warranty through larger dealers. Unless these larger dealers have to “Buy” the warranty, and bury it into the boat price somehow. Smaller shops may not have the wiggle room to do that.
Two years ago I made the switch from Yamaha to Evinrude. I have nothing but good things to say about the E-TEC. I run the 225 HO and to say it is impressive would be an understatement. I have never seen a motor that starts better than this engine. No choking, no cranking, jus turn it over. 15 degrees to 100 degrees, the thing is amazing. Idles for hours and you punch it…well, you have seen the commercials. They are very fast, very reliable, use very little gas and oil and that is what is important to me
At the end of last season they hooked mine up to the computer and checked for any alerts, spark plug hours etc. After 80 hours it needed nothing. I thought that was amazing
It sounds like they perform like my 02′ Evinrude. 
This comes directly from a BRP Regional Sales Manager:
All dealers are allowed to offer the promotion. Some dealers have more of a financial contribution than others depending on their sales volume. For a listing of the large volume dealers visit http://www.evinrude.com and click on the dealer locator.
Hope that clears it up.
Tuck
Instead of going to Smitty’s……..I think you would probably be better off using our site here and talking to the advertised dealers???
Give Lacannes a shout or Tuck, either one of them two should get you in the right direction.
Tuck, didn’t you buy your boat from Lacannes?
This will be very clear! Every dealer can offer the 7 year warranty, or a $4 per horsepower rebate right now.
This from the mouth of Nick Lacanne. They will give you the choice. There is a reason these guys are an IDA sponsor! His number is 507-333-9360. He will field any and all calls pertaining to ETEC’s and warranties. (Even if you live on Lake Dufuss! )
Thanks, Tuck
The two dealers in my area are low volumn, meaning they don’t sell enough so they’d have more of a financial stake in the matter. And they already told me no 7 yr. warranty from them. The rebate is a non issue for me. I want the warranty. And like I said before, a 6 hour drive, from Lake Doofuss, even to a dealer associated with this site is just plain silly. Even a 3 year warranty would be acceptable I guess, But only if I had faith in the mechanic who’ll be working on my motor. I won’t go into the issues we have down here with marine techs. I’d have to take a pill if that were to happen. 
Side note; If I could get Blue Fleck to adopt me, things might work out. I’d move in with him, he’d get another tax deduction, and I wouldn’t have to drive so far to get the motor I want. 
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If I could get Blue Fleck to adopt me, things might work out. I’d move in with him, he’d get another tax deduction, and I wouldn’t have to drive so far to get the motor I want.
C’mon up! You’re always welcome. Besides, if I have to give anyone $10,000 for daycare per year, it might as well be you! You’l be able to afford that new E-Tec in a hurry. 
Herb, buy your ETEC from LaCannes, and the warranty will be honored in your area. When you come get it, I’ll take you out fishing!
Herb,
I just bought a 90HP E-Tec but am waiting for price quotes before deciding whether to install on my existing 1998 Fish Hawk or buy a whole new rig. I am approaching 60 and the 1995 88HP Evinrude has to go. My boat is stored in Winona so I visited Smitty’s last year and wasn’t overly impressed. Anyway, the bottom line from my local dealer after trading the 88 for a new E-Tec is $6,100 plus tax. I was suprised at what they gave me for the 88HP because those old V-4’s are dinosauers.
Based on what I have heard about the quality of the E-Tec the warranty may not be a major issue and if I did have to drive 3-4 hours to pick up a motor that needs literally no service for three years that would not bother me.
Nonehteless, I am curious where you live because the drive to my dealer might be shorter. In addition, they are reasonable and stand behind there products.
A few on this board have mentioned specific dealers, but I am not sure if the purpose of this site is to advertise for retailors so if you want the name, phone number, etc. send me a personal note at [email protected].
Finally, an opinion but based on everything I have heard, read and a ride on a boat with a 40HP E-Tec these are the best motors made to-date.
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