Tanzer 26 outboard

[tanzer]

We sail on Lake Superior and just bought a new Evinrude 8hp 4stroke, 2001. Anyone have feedback regarding this motor, good or bad. This is our first Evinrude and reliability and performance are a must on this large lake...<br />Thanks in advance

 

[JB]

Re: Tanzer 26 outboard

Ahoy, Tanzer.<br /><br />I believe that your engine is a rebadged Suzuki, so you can expect smooth, quiet, reliable operation.<br /><br />As with any 4 stroke outboard, routine and preventive maintenance are essential. Get a Service Manual and be sure all checks and inspections are done on schedule, and that it is never stored incorrectly.<br /><br />Bon Voyage.

 

[tanzer]

Re: Tanzer 26 outboard

Thanks JB<br />When you say re-badged, will it have the same specs as a Suzuki, replacement parts, etc. Also do you know why Evinrude stopped making this engine.<br />Dave

 

[JB]

Re: Tanzer 26 outboard

The engine was made by Suzuki. It should be identical to the Suzuki DF8 of 2001.<br /><br />When OMC went bankrupt in 2001 they, of course, stopped buying them from Suzuki.<br /><br />After Bombardier bought the Johnson and Evinrude brands they resumed buying engines from Suzuki, but now label them as Johnson.<br /><br />I do not know if the current Johnson 8hp 4 stroke is still a Suzuki made engine.<br /><br />The current Johnson 70 4 stroke is identical to my 2001 Suzuki DF70 4 stroke, but has its own Bombardier part numbers.