Evinrude E-Tech vs Yamaha vs Mercury

[lbp1126]

I'm debating between buying a 70HP Yamaha outboard and a 75 HP Evinrude E-Tech and a 75 HP Mercury. The e-Tech is about $1400 more expensive than the Yamaha and the Yamaha is about $1000 more than the Mercury. Any suggestions as to which engine to buy?

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: Evinrude E-Tech vs Yamaha vs Mercury

Are they all two strokes?

 

[DJ]

Re: Evinrude E-Tech vs Yamaha vs Mercury

lbp1126,<br /><br />There is a little bit of an apples to oranges comparison here. The Yam and the Merc. are conventional 2-stroke technology. At least I think you are comparing two strokes.<br /><br />The E-Tec is high tech direct injection technology. No comparison to conventional 2 strokes.<br /><br />The E-Tec fascinates me. I think Bombardier is on to something.<br /><br />With that said, none of the engines you mention are bad ones. I have alot of experience with a Merc. 75. It has been a good one for us.

 

[lbp1126]

Re: Evinrude E-Tech vs Yamaha vs Mercury

To clarify my question, they are all 2 stroke engines

 

[Lark40]

Re: Evinrude E-Tech vs Yamaha vs Mercury

Keep in mind that 2005 will be the last model year for new carbed two-stokes.<br /><br />So, the eTech will be in production after the other two have been discontinued.<br /><br />That may or may not have any impact on you, but needs to be mentioned.

 

[JB]

Re: Evinrude E-Tech vs Yamaha vs Mercury

Moving to General Outboard