I have done lots of checking on merc verses yamaha. but now a dealer threw me a curve ball! 60 hp e-tec what you guys think on this? 2 stroke vs 4? Weight is pretty close to same price is $300 more for merc.they both have similar tiller controls. Thanks for input
Are there many evinrude dealers in your area?? Pain to find in my area now. My problem now with my etec. yamaha and merc all over.
Lots of good things said about them. Personally i’d buy a set of oars first. 
Your first instinct was correct. Keep your eye on the ball. Buy the Yamaha.
As much as I want to “buy USA”, the Evinrude is just not a strong 60. It has the least displacement, will shake/vibrate more than a 4-cylinder, and the resale down the road will cost you more than the $300 you save now.
Your money, your choice.
HRG
I will admit that my 2013 60hp Merc is a bit of a dog out of the hole.
Had a 60hp Johnson 2-stroke on almost an identical boat and it was like a missile hopping out.
Never owned an E-Tec, but have had some friends grenade higher HP ones. One buddy had a 40hp that was bulletproof. All gen 1
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