Buying first boat, found 2018 hurricane with evinrude e tec 225 hp

Texgirl

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We are trialing a hurricane 218 ob 2020 year model on friday with a 150 hp suzuki. This boat is deck boat that can fit lots people. I am concerned once we get 8 people on board and are trying to tube etc. along with ice chest etc. the 150 is not going to be enough. Today I found this other boat, pretty much same boat with the evinrude... read some things online regarding this engine and issues.... looking for advice. We need to make a good decision .. any advice appreciated.
 

Crosbyman

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had my 75 ETEC 15 years now great motor sips gas no smoke starts on a nickel every Spring

if you go ETEC get a ETEC shop to dump the EMM log for trouble codes ...hours run etc... and evaluate the motor

all motors conk out everybody has their favorites

You should visit the ETEC user board where only ETEC people share their pleasure and pain

https://www.etecownersgroup.com/?forum=115573
 
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