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04/17/17 01:12 AM
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Posts: 2,765
basscaster46
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Extreme Angler
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What are yalls opinion on etec outboards? Good or bad.
J D
I got all day Iโm retired
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Re: Etec
[Re: basscaster46]
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04/17/17 01:22 AM
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Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,960
Txduckhunter
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Been running one that has been flawless since 08. 225HO
Uses almost no oil when compared to the others and sips fuel.
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Re: Etec
[Re: basscaster46]
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04/17/17 01:43 AM
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Posts: 7,120
Jeezy
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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When they are good, they are good, but they are not all good.
โThe more you know about Donald Trump, the less likely you are to vote for him. The more you know about his business enterprises, the less successful he looks. The more you know about his political giving, the less Republican he looks.โ - Lindsey Graham, 2016
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Re: Etec
[Re: basscaster46]
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04/17/17 03:24 AM
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Mark Perry
Super Freak
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Super Freak
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I loved mine. Talked to 2 local highly respected shops before I bought mine and both recommended them. They were not wrong.
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Re: Etec
[Re: basscaster46]
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04/17/17 04:02 AM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,358
Pumadon
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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225ho and 250ho love them both. Fast, dependable and so quiet. Both crank first turn of the key.
FISHING NOW NOT WORKING ANYMORE
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Re: Etec
[Re: basscaster46]
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04/17/17 04:07 AM
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,035
Walls
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I have had Mercury on every rig I've fished out of since I was a kid and don't have anything against them. They all break eventually. When I started pre-owned boat shopping last year I asked my mechanic for his opinion on the most reliable current motors because I trust him. He said if you can't get an Evinrude, get Yamaha. I ended up with Yamaha. fwiw
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Re: Etec
[Re: basscaster46]
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04/17/17 07:56 PM
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Posts: 42
ThatOneBigKid
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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Have a 2012 250 HO on my Stratos and I love it. Wouldn't hesitate to buy another.
2005 Stratos 201 Pro XL - 2012 250H.O. Etec w/ 27p Fury - 1198's, 112lb Fortrex, 8' Talons 
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Re: Etec
[Re: basscaster46]
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04/17/17 08:42 PM
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Posts: 65
Rlrob
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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I had a merc (optimax)on my last boat and had a few little problems. Didn't bother me. The boat I have now has an etec. I took it in for the 300 hour service (first one) and discovered I actually had 384 hours on it. Not a single problem with the motor. It is serviced and continues to run like new.
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Re: Etec
[Re: basscaster46]
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04/17/17 10:18 PM
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,063
R.J.E.
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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E-TEC fOR 4 years with no problems.
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Re: Etec
[Re: R.J.E.]
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04/17/17 10:27 PM
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Posts: 2,765
basscaster46
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Extreme Angler
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I got all day Iโm retired
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Re: Etec
[Re: Jeezy]
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04/18/17 12:56 AM
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Fishspanker
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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When they are good, they are good, but they are not all good. That's pretty much true with all manufactures. Some go boom.
The Sheep who only fears the Wolf is eaten by the Shepherd.
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Re: Etec
[Re: basscaster46]
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04/20/17 07:33 PM
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Posts: 11,132
9094
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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The new ones have a 8 year warranty. The company is really making an effort to build back up business.
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