How are Evinrudes these days?

[CC Rider]

im shoping for a boat when I see a white motor I head for the hills. Would you put Evinrude in the same class as the Japanese motors? My Dad only ever used Evinrude and thye were great but that waa the old days

[Sunbury]

I know several folks that have E-tec outboards and they have nothing but good things to say about them. BRP is a good company with a lot of technical backing.

No matter what brand you look at you need to assess the local service for that brand. Buy a Yammie, a Merc, Suzzu, Honda or any brand and sooner or latter you'll need maintenance. That's the biggest issue some of the brands have is they have a strong following in some areas but not in others.

[team oldschool]

We have 5 250 etecs and love them, all have around 2,000hrs and have needed nothing but srevices done to them. We are lucky though, we have a good dealer to do the service.

[BIGDAWG2566]

i could do a lot of e-tec bashing but i guess anybody can get a bad one.i will just say after using evinrude for over 30 years and being a certified mechanic i will not ever buy another .

[CC Rider]

Well, like I said the best damn motor I ever saw was my Dad's circa '63 Evinrude. I think 10 hp? Anyway, that thing went duck hunting, flounder fishing, striper fishing... churning through weeds and mud. Don't think it ever went to the shop!!!!... definition of bullet proof motor. I've owned- '81 9.9 Mariner ( my sone uses it now, still runs liek a top! I think it's actually a Yamaha? not sure) 90 hp Mercury (no bad but was in the shop too much) and a 25hp Honda (great motor!) I'm looking to buy used 21-23' cc. It's a shame but i I see a Johnson or Evinrude hanging on it I pass over it. My one buddy says stay away from them. The purpose of my post was not to bash, but enlighten. I was hoping their reputation was improving. They used to be the most reliable motors made.

[Sugarloaf]

NEW to this site; Have a 2006 250 Etech. on a 23 CC in the Keys. Had T225 Yamaha's on a 2870 Pursuit before. The Yamaha's were always being fixed due to oxygen sensor failure. The Etech has never let me down so far. Big Pine Sea Center is a first class outfit. So like someone else said, depends on what you have and who does the fixing? Good Luck

[JOEKEN]

I have a 2011 200HO and absolutely love it. After owning one of the newer 4 strokes, I was ready to go back to two-strokes. Just my personal prefference. I would buy whatever is in the best shape. I wouldn't run just because it is white.

[mobjack22]

I have always had Johnson/Evinrudes. I run a 200 brpinrude now. I am happy with it. I think e10 and emm's make things a bit sensitive. Most motors today require more attention than in the old days.

[cool breeze]

I had a "white" 115 4-stroke Johnson, built by Suzuki, loved it.