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Evinrude E-tec???

by Captain Ahab , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 02/01/2012 09:29 AM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Captain Ahab

Joined: 12/01/2008
Location: ND
I have a friend looking at a boat with a 2006 E-tec 75 horse on it.  Any opinions good, bad, or otherwise?

"Diligence is the mother of good luck."
Benjamin Franklin
Re: Evinrude E-tec???
by ND_LandShark on 02/01/2012 09:57 AM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
ND_LandShark
Joined: 12/04/2007
Location: ND
I have an Evinrude E-Tech 250 on my 2009 Ranger 620 and don't have anything bad to say about it.

Everyone that has ridden in my boat has commented how quiet it is.

Plenty of power and gets pretty decent fuel mileage.
Re: Evinrude E-tec???
by zogman on 02/01/2012 10:27 AM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
zogman
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Location: ND
I have a 175 on a Ranger 1860 Angler.  I have had 2 injectors go bad.  They did warrenty them.  The other problem I have is I haven't found the right prop match yet.
Can't get more than 5100 or so rpms.  Here is a good site for E-tec owners.

http://www.etecownersgroup.com/
Re: Evinrude E-tec???
by SHORTHAIRSRUS on 02/01/2012 12:00 PM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
SHORTHAIRSRUS
Joined: 11/24/2004
Location: ND
I have a  2011 150 etec on my 18 1/2 alumacraft.   I have only run it one year -- no problems yet.   Zog  I am going to pm you regarding the prop issue --- as i have a similiar one.    
Stay thirsty my friends
Re: Evinrude E-tec???
by lipripper621 on 02/01/2012 12:36 PM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
lipripper621
Joined: 07/04/2011
Location: ND
I just talked to a buddy of mine that "had" that exact motor. He got it new in 06 and traded it last year. He was on his 4th powerhead and countless other things that he had to take it in for. He said his recommendation would be to run 100:1 oil not 50:1 like they recommend. When it was running it ran great but in his opinion it wasn't running enough. Could have just been a lemon but I wanted to share.
Re: Evinrude E-tec???
by Allen on 02/01/2012 1:46 PM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Allen
Joined: 01/09/2002
Location: ND
Buddy of mine runs a 90 horse Etec down in NC.  He loves his, well he has ever since they updated the computer code.  Not long after he got it he was out on the Pamlico Sound and had it go into limp mode because it failed to recognize that it had oil in the reservoir.

I am quite sure he has put a ton of hours on that thing since he got it in 05 or 06 and has nothing bad to say about it.  Been on the boat and it is a very quiet engine, at least as quiet as my Yamaha 115 4-S.

You see a lot more of them on the coasts than you do around here.  Mostly because of how Mercury strong arms you into getting a Merc on many of the new hulls sold around this area.
“Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.” ~ Mark Twain
Re: Evinrude E-tec???
by flyn137 on 02/01/2012 2:36 PM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
flyn137
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Location: ND

I have owned 2 - 250 e-tec’s on the 08 I had 1 injector go bad on the 2010 it has been good to go for 2 years now. Both have been on 620 Rangers.


 


Zogman – what do you run for a prop now? Have you tried a 4 blade cyclone?

Re: Evinrude E-tec???
by ND_LandShark on 02/01/2012 3:39 PM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
ND_LandShark
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Location: ND
flyn137 Said:

I have owned 2 - 250 e-tec’s on the 08 I had 1 injector go bad on the 2010 it has been good to go for 2 years now. Both have been on 620 Rangers.


 


Zogman – what do you run for a prop now? Have you tried a 4 blade cyclone?

Flyn- Are you running a four blade?

I have a a three blade Viper TBX 19 pitch on my E-tech 250 and bought a 21 pitch (Just haven't put it on yet).

I bought my boat in Colorado and the guy said I wouldn't get the most speed out of it here unless I went to a 21 pitch.

I have been thinking about getting a four blade. I heard it offers more control but the one I was looking at is over $600 (Cyclone TBX).
Re: Evinrude E-tec???
by flyn137 on 02/01/2012 4:34 PM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
flyn137
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Location: ND
Landshark

Yes I run a 21p 4 blade cyclone. With the Lightning gear case, I was hitting 62 mph’s. Then they did a warranty update and I got the new straight edge gear case and I am at 59 mph’s with the 4 blade cyclone. They sent me a new 22p rebel 3 blade late this fall because they were back ordered I never got a chance to run it.It is suppose to be better. I also know of a guy that runs the 21p rebel 3 blade and he was getting 60 mph’s. With a 19 you are going to have a nice holeshot but nothing top end, I would think anyways on a 250.

Re: Evinrude E-tec???
by zogman on 02/01/2012 5:24 PM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
zogman
Joined: 01/23/2002
Location: ND
I have tried the 14 1/8 X 21- 4 blade ss cyclone.  It was too much pitch for the 175 
I am sure it works great on the 250.  Yup over $600 bucks.

I will sell one for $350.  I bought it new and it has only been on the boat for about 1/2 hour.
Re: Evinrude E-tec???
by flyn137 on 02/01/2012 6:51 PM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
flyn137
Joined: 02/01/2002
Location: ND
I have a 19p cyclone brand new never been on the boat, got it as a spare with my boat. I would let you try it out and if it works for you trade you even up?
Re: Evinrude E-tec???
by zogman on 02/01/2012 7:15 PM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
zogman
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Location: ND
Sounds good.  I'll send you a pm with my contact info.
Re: Evinrude E-tec???
by Captain Ahab on 02/01/2012 9:23 PM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Location: ND
zogman Said:
I have a 175 on a Ranger 1860 Angler.  I have had 2 injectors go bad.  They did warrenty them.  The other problem I have is I haven't found the right prop match yet.
Can't get more than 5100 or so rpms.  Here is a good site for E-tec owners.

http://www.etecownersgroup.com/



This was extremely helpful zogman!  Thanks to others as well.

"Diligence is the mother of good luck."
Benjamin Franklin
Re: Evinrude E-tec???
by ugly dogs on 02/01/2012 9:30 PM | Reply #13 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
ugly dogs
Joined: 09/19/2006
Location: ND
The biggest problem is that the lower units are machined so tight. If you hit something it's not a question of if the lower unit is going to go out, but when. Fishing partner of mine is on his 4th lower unit in 2 seasons. He only fish's on 2 bodies of water, Devils Lake and the Missouri river. Two places that give you a good chance of hitting wood.
Re: Evinrude E-tec???
by SHORTHAIRSRUS on 02/01/2012 10:21 PM | Reply #14 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
SHORTHAIRSRUS
Joined: 11/24/2004
Location: ND


That 75 would troll like a baby
Stay thirsty my friends
Re: Evinrude E-tec???
by All4eyes on 02/02/2012 08:33 AM | Reply #15 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Joined: 01/22/2003
Location: ND
Been getting my props from Ricky a Brainerd Prop Repair 1-218-824-0000.  Set me up right away, and if you are not quite happy with a prop send it back, and he will send you another, only buying what you like.  He can also work props for you.

If it flies it dies!
Re: Evinrude E-tec???
by ND_LandShark on 02/02/2012 12:22 PM | Reply #16 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Joined: 12/04/2007
Location: ND
flyn137 Said:
Landshark

Yes I run a 21p 4 blade cyclone. With the Lightning gear case, I was hitting 62 mph’s. Then they did a warranty update and I got the new straight edge gear case and I am at 59 mph’s with the 4 blade cyclone. They sent me a new 22p rebel 3 blade late this fall because they were back ordered I never got a chance to run it.It is suppose to be better. I also know of a guy that runs the 21p rebel 3 blade and he was getting 60 mph’s. With a 19 you are going to have a nice holeshot but nothing top end, I would think anyways on a 250.

Flyn- Hole shot is amazing...jumps right out of the water but at top speed it feels skittish...almost bass boat like handling...Thats why I was thinking about the four-blade prop. Don't know if it would help though with the feel at top speed may just be the hull on the 09' 620...

Zogman- I still need to try my Viper 21P but I will keep you in mind.
Re: Evinrude E-tec???
by flyn137 on 02/02/2012 1:51 PM | Reply #17 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
flyn137
Joined: 02/01/2002
Location: ND

Landshark,


 


Mine will start chime walking at top end and gets a little on the harry side for control. I talked to the e-tec mechanic at the FLW championship this past fall and he said you need some weight in that thing. Kind of suggested putting some water in the live well to see if that helps. But as far handling the four blade seems to be a bit better compared to the 3 blade raker II that I had on there for a bit.

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