Evinrude E-TEC 225-HP Engine Test - By BoatTest.Com

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[syeager9]

I can't tell why BRP split their product lines, but it's true that Johnson line covers engines up to 25hp and Evinrude anything higher and all the way up. Before BRP bought them, Johnson and Evinrude used to be basically same engines with only cosmetic differences. I used to have couple of old engines in 80s and all the parts were the same for either Johnson or Evinrude. It was like GMC Gimmy and Chevy Blaser.

[oistein74]

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[bennington2550rcw1]

that is way to small of an engine bitch

[deathflyer10]

I was on a nordkapp noblesse 760 with two of this, it went in 57 knots!

[proline155]

i bet yamahas new vmax would some the shit of etec

[fishaholic2012]

thank God they moved the fuel water separator to the side of the motor.....on the fichts you have to take off the air intake cover and the lower housing

[kiasoul10]

Im not into power but seeing the 4strokes run is sickning!  Boat needs to jump on plane

[syeager9]

BTW. I am in NYC bay area. There are a lot of small CG, Navy, Police and fire boats here. And most of them are using Etec engines. Not even most. I am yet to see a single law enforcment outboard using anything else but Etec.

[syeager9]

One of the great thing is the winterisation procedure. No need to take spark plugs out, spray suff into cylinders. Just a little manipulation with throttle and all iternal comonents are covered with oil. I change oil in the lower gear box every year just in case, but the manual says you can do it only once in 3 years. But so far, when I do it, the old oil comes out absolutely clean. No discoloration, no water and no metal shavings.

[SDR450R]

@syeager9 - oh yes, the E Tec is second to none.

[syeager9]

@SDR450R If you want to repower, old Johnson and new Evinrude can use same wirering, engine gage and engine/shift controls. If you want to go with the different brand, it will cost you $1000 or so extra to replace this stuff. And I think Evinrude Etec is the engine that is superior to any 4 stroke in this class for many reasons. Took me time to do the resarch when I wanted to replace my old Johnson. Not a single problem since 2007. Starts on the first revolution after winter storage.

[SDR450R]

@syeager9 - when i said "looking for a 225 johnson, i was referring to the rebadged suzuki 4 stroke circa 2006 model. there are some out there. If not, i'll settle on the 225 two stroke. ive been eyeballing a friends boat for years, its a '96 cobra with 225 johnson in pristine condition, and he's looking for a new boat.