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01-21-2007, 10:44 AM
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What is the better engine and why?
which is the better engine ETEC 150 or Suzuki DF 150? those are two choices I have with my boat purchase and of course Yamaha
 
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01-21-2007, 06:01 PM
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Hi Plumber17,
I replaced a 50hp Suzuki with a 60hp E-Tec and I won't be buying anything but E-Tecs in the future. While the Suzuki was a good engine, the E-Tec is a better engine!
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Cheers, Whitto. Boats have been made out of Grass, Wood, Steel, Fiber-Glass, Carbon-Fiber, Rubber, Alloy and Concrete ... WHAT were they thinking ???
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01-21-2007, 10:28 PM
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I have a yama and love it. I have had no problems with it yet. If you have to choose somethind else I have heard nothing but good about the E-tec. I would go with the E-tec.
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01-23-2007, 02:06 PM
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I'd choose the engine that is most dependable and can get you back to the dock.....easiest to maintain.....reasonably priced.....I would "lurk" into some other boating boards like FloridaSportsman, BoatUS to check for recalls etc, and boat and trailer magazine etc......take it all with a grain of salt.
Finding a good motor is getting easier and easier, warranties are now up around 6 years in general....It can boil down to who's got the best deal and if there is someone that can service your motor if you don't and color. Man, if it comes down to color.....that will tell you how good things have gotten. Black: Mercury Saltwater Optimax, Verado, Etec, Yamaha, Suzuki Silver: Yamaha(more of a Carbon), some Tohatsu's(some black), Honda White: Evinrude, Johnson (some of which are part or all Suzuki) Now, what color do you want?
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01-23-2007, 11:08 PM
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I have a 2006 75hp etech. I had a small problem at first, but that was taken care of buy my dealer and have not had any problems since. It is easy to maintaine [ none for the first 3yrs or 300hrs]. The motor is quiet and there is no smoke. It's good on fuel and oil and puts the boat [170cc] on a plane very fast. I was looking at a four stroke but found to many reviews and comments on the etech. There is also no break in time as the computer increases the oil during this. good luck
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01-26-2007, 08:15 PM
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I have a Yamaha F150 and love it. Runs great, quiet, powerful and has excellent fuel economy. I have ran Yamy bikes and snowmobiles for years and never had problems!!!!!
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01-26-2007, 09:07 PM
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Etec, lighter, less moving parts, 3 years without an maintenance, just as good as the 4 strokes on fuel. Need I say more?
They also have a great deal on www.boatshowdeals.com (I think i'll get the 42" plasma)! Good Luck, M I M
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01-27-2007, 04:35 PM
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MIM wrote
"Etec, lighter, less moving parts, 3 years without an maintenance, just as good as the 4 strokes on fuel. Need I say more?".................. Yes HPDI
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01-27-2007, 09:52 PM
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HaHa, this debate will run as long as TBO site is in existance!
I don't think many Triumph owners dislike their motors.....we own just about all the different brands. Notice in the threads, there are few complaints on any of them. They are all pretty good, whatever you choose, chances are, you are going to be much better off than just 10 years ago. Just do not underpower the boat.....and prop accordingly.
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