Re: Honda vs. Evinrude
since you are considering 2 quality brands i think your choice should be based on dealership, quality of repair dept and price. price meaning on the boat installed and ready to go. not $1000 less for the motor and then a $1500 rigging fee. the motors may perform differantly from each other but both are going to be good. i own a honda but i wouldn't pay more for it than and etec if i was in the market for a new motor but i wouldn't pay more for an etec knowing how good the honda has been. you are in a unigue position in that you are looking to buy a motor and are not being pushed into one brand or another because that is what the boat manufacturer has packaged on their boat. and that you can afford to be looking at premium motors not having to make your choice solely on what is the cheapest you can buy. in today's recreational ecconomy you are a dealers dream customer so you should be able to get a lot for your buck.
since you are considering 2 quality brands i think your choice should be based on dealership, quality of repair dept and price. price meaning on the boat installed and ready to go. not $1000 less for the motor and then a $1500 rigging fee. the motors may perform differantly from each other but both are going to be good. i own a honda but i wouldn't pay more for it than and etec if i was in the market for a new motor but i wouldn't pay more for an etec knowing how good the honda has been. you are in a unigue position in that you are looking to buy a motor and are not being pushed into one brand or another because that is what the boat manufacturer has packaged on their boat. and that you can afford to be looking at premium motors not having to make your choice solely on what is the cheapest you can buy. in today's recreational ecconomy you are a dealers dream customer so you should be able to get a lot for your buck.