New Engine - Part II

[Buzz Wing]

Well guys, we've decided we are in fact going to be getting a new engine. We've nearly ruled out the four strokes, but not completely.

As of now, we are really liking the new 25 E-Tec by Evinrude. It is brand new this year (made in China...I know, I know... ), and a brand new addition to the E-Tec line. We talked with a dealer today and my father and I both like the sounds of it all.

However, I myself am still torn between the Johnson 25 V-Twin Four Stroke and the E-Tec. The Johnson is made by Suzuki, and ultimately the exact same engine with different decals according to the dealer. The Johnny is an '07 (new in the crate still), and the price is beyond right.

The dealer really, really was adament of us purchasing the E-Tec. It takes less oil, sips the same, if not less fuel than four strokes, burns clean as four strokes, and received the same three star carb rating (three stars being the best), by thr California Air Resources Board. The E-Tec was also the only outboard to win the EPA Clean Air Excellence Award.

What do you guys think, prices not being relevent for the sake of argument?

Thanks,

-Buzzie