Are Evinrude Etecs reliable?
Are Evinrude Etecs reliable?
Not great, but very, very good. For the most part, the engine has always started reliably, and runs like a clock. Over the last 10 years, we’ve only had two problems that can be attributed to manufacturing or design issues: One fuel injector failed under warranty.
What happened to Evinrude E-TEC?
Evinrude motors parent company, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), announced last week that it would discontinue manufacturing of its Evinrude E-TEC and E-TEC G2 outboard engines. Instead, the company will focus on growing its boat brands and developing technology and innovation of other marine products.
How long do Evinrude E TECS last?
Generally they saw about 800 hours. So for the last four years they have been replacing those etecs with Yamaha 4 strokes and are having great results (no issues).
Will Evinrude still honor warranty?
Does my Evinrude engine remain under warranty? Yes, we will continue to supply customers service parts as needed and honor our manufacturer limited warranty coverage and extended service contracts.
Why did Evinrude go out of business?
Company says it will no longer make Evinrude outboard boat engines, citing impact from coronavirus. Company president and CEO José Boisjoli said, “Our outboard engines business has been greatly impacted by COVID-19, obliging us to discontinue production of our outboard motors immediately.
What brand outboard motor is best?
Best Outboard Engines
- Suzuki DF25. Above: Hour upon hour of testing has proven the reliability and easy starting of the DF25.
- Yamaha F25. You’ve gotta love where an engine like the Yamaha F25 can take you.
- Mercury 75/90/115.
- Torqeedo Deep Blue.
- Suzuki DF90.
- Yamaha V-Max SHO 115.
- Evinrude ETEC G2.
- Yamaha F250.
Why did BRP stop making Evinrude?
Why did Evinrude fail?
Evinrude wasn’t in the 300 HP + space and that hurt them. They didn’t have the same dealer network that Mercury or Yamaha did and didn’t own as many transoms, making it tough out of the gate. Evinrude had legacy Etec engines alongside the new G2 engines for too long.
When did Evinrude start making ETEC?
On 27th September 2001, the first Bombardier Inc. -built Evinrude came off the assembly line. Two years later, in February 2004, the company launched the Evinrude E-TEC technology at the Miami Boat Show, including the in-line, 2-cylinder 40, 50 and 60 hp engines, and the in-line, 3-cylinder 75 and 90 hp engines.
Why did they stop making ETEC?
“Our outboard engines business has been greatly impacted by COVID-19, obliging us to discontinue production of our outboard motors immediately. This business segment had already been facing some challenges and the impact from the current context has forced our hand,” said José Boisjoli, President and CEO of BRP.
Did Mercury buy out Evinrude?
BRP Discontinues Evinrude Outboard Engines, Signs Agreement with Mercury Marine. Following BRP’s decision to discontinue E-TEC and E-TEC G2 outboard engines, the company has signed an agreement with market leader Mercury Marine to support boat packages and continue to supply outboard engines to their boat brands.
