Optimax Vs. E-tec

[SwampDonkey]

I've heard the e-tecs have had problems, but all of em have their faults! I blew up two 225 optis. I now run a yamaha 225 hpdi so far so good.

[BarkelyPup]

I have an 150 horse 06 Opti and I love it. Never ran an Etech so comparison from me would not be fair, but it uses the least amount of fuel that I have seen from an outboard bigger than 125hp. I ran it for a week at cumberland during a rented house boat trip and I did not run it out of fuel. That includes several trips back to the state dock from Otter Creek, running while fishing, and tubing and pleasure boating with the family. I ran it hard all week and it used very little. It is quiet enough to carry on a conversation with the person next to you without having to talk much louder than normal. All and all I rate it a 10 out of 10 compaired to the next best thing I had. 01 xr6 150. I would go with the opti again and not even ask a question about it. Just my 2 cents though.

bP

[CTFSHWHISKER]

swampdonkey is about right they all have some faults,go to bassboatcentral and check out the merc and evinrude boards,they all have some problems and they all blow up,merc dealers say the etecs are junk and go down the raod to johnrude dealer and he says mercs are junk,good thing they all have warranty.i have heard the bombadier cust service is excellent.seriously if i was gonna log alot of trolling time i'd hang a succksuzuki,yamaha or honda 4 stroke on it.