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[Bigshrimpin]

http://www.edsmarinesuperstore.com/suzuki_outboards.htm

250 Suzuki 30" $11,500.00

[LadyLuck]

anyone have any advice on evinrude etecs? is 300hp engine with hermco twin bracket gonna be ok?

[KenB]

anyone have any advice on evinrude etecs? is 300hp engine with hermco twin bracket gonna be ok?

No!!! It's gonna be a disaster! Don't do it!

Just kidding. That is a dream set up for a lot of folks. That, or the suzi 300. Either way, Don's twin bracket seems to be the best bracket around.

[joshmon71]

Any of the 4S outboards out there today are good (yamaha, evinrude,suzuki, mercury) it boils down to upfront price, and then local service. its like talking religion/politicz to get opinions on outboards. everyone has an opinion and gets heated. don't discount local service you trust, if you have to drive 100 miles for service what good is that!

the hermco bracket is the best out there, it's a bit pricier than aluminum up front, but when you go to paint, bottom paint, or repair, you will be luvn that glass! alum requires more upkeep in salt water and more prep and so forth.

[BigLew]

the hermco bracket is the best out there, it's a bit pricier than aluminum up front,

A.K.A. Fram filter commercial, "You can pay me now, or pay me later!" The thrill of a cheap price doesn't last nearly as long as the confidence of a good decision!

[eggsuckindog]

A big single is probably the way to go - call these guys and see what they have in the Etec/Rude arena - I know they have one that might work and they are very SeaCraft friendly, Mario who will probably answer has a nice 23 - be sure and tell them who sent you and from where

American Marine 727 938 9796

[Fr. Frank]

Some price comparisons for you, lowest prices I could find in 5 minutes: ALWAYS check with your local dealer, he wants your business, and may go the price for you.

2008 Evinrude Etec 250 25" - $14,500 Ed's Marine
2009 Etec 300 25" - $16,450 Ed's Marine

2008 Mercury EFI 2S 250 25" - $10,000 Ed's Marine
2008 Mercury Optimax 250XS 25" - $12,000 Ed's Marine
2010 MERCURY Opti ProXS 250 HP - $15,600 Ed's Marine
2008 Mercury Verado 250HP C/R 25" - $16,400 Local boat mfg.

2008 Suzuki 4S 250HP 25" - $12,250 local marina

2008 Yamaha 4S 250HP C/R - $13,200 Local marina
2010 Yamaha 4S 250 - $14,950 Local Marina

[KenB]

By the way.... the prices that Ed's quotes are just the dealer cost. He dings you with charges during install, uses not OEM parts, and no one else will look at your motor if you try to get them serviced else where.

When I was shopping around for a DF140, I dropped ed's names/price a few times and twice the sales guys produced a binder filled with BBB complaints about the "price" not including installation fees.

Anyway I completely agree with Dr. Frank, shop around but give your local guy a shot. His prices may not be that far off, when it's all said and done.

[LadyLuck]

alright...some more options...a 300 etec or 275 verado???looking for opinions..getting ready to order hermco bracket to put her on..
either would be a great deal from the sellers..

[pl99]

Call Russ at palm beach outboards or bob spickler perks bait and tackle.. Bobby