E'tec motors ??

[auslez]

Hi all, <br /><br />Are the evinrude/bombadier e'tech's available in the US yet and if so does anyone have any critiques of them. They won't be available over here in Australia until October. I also hear Bombadier are in the process of attempting to sell off the outboard business. Anyone got any thoughts about the repercussions if this was to go ahead.<br />Thanks<br />Phil

 

[roscoe]

Re: E'tec motors ??

There was an extensive posting on this, back in April. Including a link to a Bombardier Company letter and update. <br /><br />The long and short of it is that nothing is supposed to change as far as dealers and product lines. Just ownership of the rec division.<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=20;t=001117

 

[clanton]

Re: E'tec motors ??

One paper said August, latest at am-tech said October 2004. I am only guessing, but all may not be well with the motor, I have looked all over for new 70 3 cylinder 2 stroke Johnson/Evinrude no one has them. If the engines are ready looks like they would be on the market.

 

[nburford]

Re: E'tec motors ??

I personally would not buy any of the "revolutionary technology" until it has been on the market and has a track record. The early adopters of VRO, Ficht, etc. were burned in many cases.

 

[auslez]

Re: E'tec motors ??

Thanks all, Sorry I missed the April post and could'nt find the right key word in the forum search. So it seems the motors are STILL not available over there...Interesting...Surely that is a delayed release there is no way they would be released in the US and Australia simultaneously, well I would'nt think so. I await developments.<br />thanks again<br />Phil'