Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

[Bwalker]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

Mercury made snowmobiles at one time...they no longer do because the ones they made ran like hell, but seized like crazy too.<br />besides OMC has outboard at least as long as Merc, if not longer.

 

[BillP]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

Evinrude was making motors before Merc was a "glint in the eye". Evinrude started in 1909 and Merc's own label started in 1940 (K1). Merc's first motors were converted THORs for Montgomery Ward in the 1938-39 time frame. Merc got started by buying the bankrupt THOR factory in 1938 to make electrical auto parts. A few hundred THORs came with the deal and Merc ended up going into the ob business instead.

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

Originally posted by 954Winns:<br /> Get the Merc...

why?

 

[PierBridge]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

besides OMC has outboard at least as long as Merc, if not longer.

Thats pretty funny.. <br /><br /><br />

Mercury made snowmobiles at one time...they no longer do because the ones they made ran like hell, but seized like crazy too.

Good night Troll.....

 

[Bwalker]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

Troll? Id rather jig,lol.

 

[walleyehed]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

I said it was a troll 600 posts ago......

 

[EFIS]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

Originally posted by tommays:<br /> if you look at the e-tec parent company they build what are considered the finest motors in the world for many other uses than boats<br /><br />there is really not a bomb in there wide product line<br /><br /><br />tommays

Cant agree with you there<br />Brand spanking new Lear Jet 45 (Bomba*****)<br />Window need replacing after 80 hours<br />Paint coming off the tail, around front<br /><br />Etc Etc Etc<br /><br />What a heap of C**p<br />Anyways just my two cents

 

[whofan]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

Chevy vs Ford Evinrude vs Mercury. Whats the point? Both motors are good. I have had great satisfaction owning OMC products. Bombardier saw something there too. I myself would go with Evinrude. In reality buy what you want its your money. Im sure either motor will give great service.<br /> PS Bombardier recreational products does not build Lear jets, Bombardier does. Two separate companys.

 

[walleyehed]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

EFIS, the 45 Off-lease, new, refurb??<br />New paint doesn't just separate from the structure unless you have been OVER manuvering speed in heavy rain/hail, ect...<br />80 hours on a window is a fluke. I replaced 2 in a 690B commander, both times co-pilot side. (20K each)within 100 hours. Insurance paid for both, but that don't mean squat about the 4 million+ hours the turbine commanders have been flying.<br />I'll look through the AD's and see just how bad the 45 is. The 45 came out in 1997, then the 45XR in 2003...I assume you have an XR??????

 

[TheChad]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

Originally posted by walleyehed:<br />

Did you EVER wonder why no other manufacturer will dispute claims of the E-Tec smoking their engines???? Hummmmm.......Because IT DOES.

I'm not sure what spec you are speaking of when you say "Smoking their engines"<br /><br />But I have seen SEVERAL reviews that all showed Merc's as being faster than E-tec's, when compairing to the same HP.<br /><br />-TheChad

 

[walleyehed]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

Can you show or list a location of that report???<br />I'm speaking specifically of the 225 versions.<br />I'm sure somewhere in the fleet, there is a merc that might outrun an E-Tec by 1/2mph or so.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

Go little two-stroke, go like the wind!

 

[hayhauler]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

Myoutboards wrote:<br />

nobody makes a dud, except maybe if KIA made outboards.

I ought to leave that one alone, I really ought to. But I can't. My sportage has 196,000 miles on it, and is driven every day. If KIA made an outboard I'd look at it very carefully.<br /><br />I can't give you any advice on an outboard, I think most of them are good if you take care of them.

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

well your kia is a rare find my friend. good for you.<br /><br />there is a reason they are the cheapest cars out there, though. corners are cut some where, and money must be save some how, or we would all drive BENZ's<br /><br />anyways, WHAT IS THE POINT OF THIS THREAD?<br /><br />HEY CHAD.... are you ever gonna get a motor, or just keep asking which is better? sheesh

 

[TheChad]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

Originally posted by myoutboards:<br /> HEY CHAD.... are you ever gonna get a motor, or just keep asking which is better? sheesh

Yeah, when i find $20,000.<br /><br />Actually i will probably buy my boat/motor next year when the 2005's are going for clearance prices.<br /><br />As to which motor, I still don't know there just too much information going both ways.<br /><br />I'm going to have to make that choice on the spot when the time comes.<br /><br />-TheChad

 

[TheChad]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

Originally posted by walleyehed:<br /> Can you show or list a location of that report???<br />I'm speaking specifically of the 225 versions.<br />I'm sure somewhere in the fleet, there is a merc that might outrun an E-Tec by 1/2mph or so.

I believe the report i was speciffically speaking of was either the 90HP, or the 115HP. And it was by like 3mph.<br /><br />I don't remember where I was reading that, but if/when i find it again, I will post it.<br /><br />-TheChad

 

[walleyehed]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

That would be fine...I think we will see in every catagory there is going to be a hot-rod that may not be brand specific, but it's good to stay up on these things, so that info would be great if you run across it again....Thanks.

 

[ShawnQ]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

Get your hands on a 2>4 DVD from Evinrude (it's free).<br /><br />It tells you a good bit about how it work, and has several tests showing comparisons between the major competition.<br /><br />Pretty impressive.<br /><br />Now if E-Tec only made a 150....<br /><br />SQ

 

[Johnnielund]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

I was told by a local marina (Naperville, IL) that 150 E-Tec will be out very soon.

 

[ShawnQ]

Re: Evinrude E-Tec vs Mercury OptiMax

Johnnie, <br /><br />I sure hope so! I think I'll do some calling and see what I can find out.<br /><br />I need to re-power, and I'm looking at Yamaha Vmax, Opti, or E-tec. I'm leaning towards the E-Tec after riding in a boat powered by a 200hp...but they don't have a dang 150 yet!<br /><br />It seems to me that the 150 is one of the most popular sizes..I would think that would be one of the first engines I would make!<br /><br />SQ