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08-25-2009, 08:18 AM
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Re: Back for more motor advice...
The Etec weighs less and costs less. The Verado probably has a bit more long-term durability. Will you put more than 3000 hours on the motor over the next 10 years?
Both motors are capable of reaching 2000 hours easily with good maintenance. Mercury is the only company than tests its outboards to 3000+ hours of use, and Merc even claims there are a couple of 6 cyl. 250 hp Verados on a test sled at 8,000 hours and counting. That's a year of running 24/7. (Merc also makes a 350 Verado that is the same size as the 225) A non-professional recreational boater rarely runs a motor more than 100 hours per year. On the other hand, Pro Guides and Tourney fisherman regularly run 300-500 hours per year. Tow boat operators run 1000+ hours per year. If that kind of long-term use is not an issue, then, as much as I hate to admit it (being a Merc fanatic), the Etec is probably a wiser choice.
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08-25-2009, 11:41 AM
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Re: Back for more motor advice
If you're in Palm Beach area, talk to Stan (Service Manager) at ARG in Riveria Beach; tell him Denny sent you. They sell Yamaha, Honda and E-Tec. He really knows motors and says he has fewer "come-backs" with the E-Tecs than either of the other two. I've had zero problems in over 3 years and 200+ hrs on mine. Denny
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