Which 4 stroke outboard is the best??

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AntsGrady

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Ok guys what do you think? I've heard a lot of good things about all the different brands but which is really the best? Yamaha, Honda, Evinrude E-TEC 2>4, or the Johnsons? I've been an evinrude guy my whole life and really like these new E-TEC's but are they as efficient as the 4 strokes or is it just fluff?? Just got a cd rom from them and it seems pretty impressive. 1 thing I really liked is if you lose your oil the motor automatically drops down to like 1500 rpms and will run for 5 hours with no oil!!! Very cool!!!
 
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Re: Which 4 stroke outboard is the best??

At 1200-1500 it'll run longer than that with no oil.
 
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Re: Which 4 stroke outboard is the best??

There is no "best" 4 stroke, Grady.<br /><br />Yes, the E-Tecs are as clean and efficient as they say.
 
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AntsGrady

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Re: Which 4 stroke outboard is the best??

I'm really interested in the E-TEC....haven't been able to find any prices online however. Guess I'll have to talk to a dealer when I'm ready.
 
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Re: Which 4 stroke outboard is the best??

myoutboards,<br />Great site. Thanks!!!
 
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I have a 50 e-tec. Yes it is very efficient. It replaced a merc 50 (carbed 2 stroke). I've heard the newer motors can be twice as efficient. That's not true in everyday conditions but they are much better on gas (I'd estimate about 50% better in regular use). <br /><br />Nice motors. <br /><br />Having said that, my merc was faster. (33mph vs 38mph on my boat)
 
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Re: Which 4 stroke outboard is the best??

Interesting. On the commercial all they talked about was how fast they were. Wonder why the merc was faster if they were both 2 stroke? There must be some sacrafice some where. Having said that I spoke to my mechanic yesterday and he doesn't know to much about the E-TEC's because they are so new. He said the best one right now would have to go to Yamaha. When did the E-TEC technology come out? I'll have to check that out.
 
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Re: Which 4 stroke outboard is the best??

One variable you should consider is available and confidence in local service.
 
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