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E-Tec 90 price check
rvschulz	#1  Posted on 05/23/13 - 6:03 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 145 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/28/10	Please tell me what you think of these prices: motor $7600 wiring harness $150 system check tach $200 control cables $160 2 gal XD100 oil $100 binnacle control w/ key $520 labor $720 incidentals $150 Total $9600 The shop is a very reputable and recommended dealer. It includes a serious water test, from what I understand, of a couple of hours. It is located in the New Orleans/MS Gulf Coast area; if you have a suggested reputable dealer you like, I'm game to get pricing. Roger Edited by Tom W Clark on 05/23/13 - 7:36 PM 1987 Montauk 17, 2013 Etec 115
wing15601	#2  Posted on 05/23/13 - 6:48 PM
Member Posts: 699 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/14/12	Roger, Two weeks ago I had a new E-TEC 90 installed on my 1984 Montauk 17. The dealer here in Michigan removed the old Yamaha 90and it's throttle/shift binnacle and the old tach. He installed the new engine with new binnacle, ignition and safety lanyard, I-Command gauge, a gallon of XD-100 oil and the prop supplied by me. He water tested the boat. Oh and prior to drilling the new mounting holes in the transom he plugged the old ones. After subtracting $500 for the value of my old engine, my total out the door price including tax was $10,750.00. I was going to buy an extra gallon of oil and he said the oil in the tank would probably last through October. I winter in Ft. Myers and summer in St. Joseph, Michigan. It’s now about 12 years since I’ve joined this group. I gave my 1972 whaler to my daughter and sold the 17’. Bought an O’Day 28 sailboat and sailed on Lake Michigan. Yesterday I bought a 2005 130 Sport.
Mike-Conover	#3  Posted on 05/23/13 - 6:59 PM
Member Posts: 116 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/17/07	I was looking about this time last year for an E-Tec to re-power my 1982 Montauk. I was told the best time of year to buy a motor is February. I imagine that this is(or is approaching) the 'high season for motor prices. There is often a promotion for re-powering with Evinrude. Last year it was the controls and a 5 year warranty. This year I believe they are offering free rigging. http://www.evinrude.com/en-US/promotions/e-tec-spring-sales-event Make sure you get it... Most knowledgeable dealers I spoke with recommended a new fuel tank, fuel lines (they are a different size on the new engine). Your batteries had also better be in tip-top shape as well. All the best.... Mike
thegage	#4  Posted on 05/23/13 - 7:28 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 341 Comments: 1 Joined: 06/25/09	That's a pretty good price. I had a new 90 installed a little over a month ago. Reused my control cables and prop, but new wiring, control and system check gauge. Price out the door including labor and 6.5% tax was $8750. John K. John Kittredge 1991 16 SL - 2013 E-TEC 90
Tom W Clark	#5  Posted on 05/23/13 - 9:18 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 4280 Comments: 7 Joined: 09/30/05	That is pretty typical pricing.
Montauk1776	#6  Posted on 05/24/13 - 5:23 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 10 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/30/13	That’s right at what I payed two months ago in Delaware
seahorse	#7  Posted on 05/24/13 - 6:09 AM
Member Posts: 103 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/21/06	IF it is possible to move up to a 115hp E-TEC, there is a promotion going on right now that gives free controls, instruments, rigging equipment, networking, and prop if purchased before May 31. http://www.evinrude.com/Content/Pdf/e...f#zoom=100 http://www.evinrude.com/en-US/promoti...ales-event Edited by seahorse on 05/24/13 - 6:10 AM
rvschulz	#8  Posted on 05/24/13 - 7:18 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 145 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/28/10	I will continue pricing in the area with two dealers left to go. if the 115 was lighter I would go with it. not really in the need for more power - it's gonna be mostly me and 1-2 others fishing. if I was a serious skier I would look at the 115 more. the reputable dealer cautioned me that I was looking at less torque than I was used to with my old Johnson 90. 1987 Montauk 17, 2013 Etec 115
petro29	#9  Posted on 05/24/13 - 2:26 PM
Member Posts: 35 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/18/09	Just Keep in mind a 115 means an external oil tank, unlike the 90 that has the tanks under the cowl.
rvschulz	#10  Posted on 05/24/13 - 2:48 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 145 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/28/10	the dilemma is that I have a closer dealer with a less stellar but not bad reputation that is $1500 less... I am going to bring the boat over there 1st thing Sat AM and finalize the deal at the cheaper place. if they have any hokiness I will just leave there and go to the other dealer. 1987 Montauk 17, 2013 Etec 115
wing15601	#11  Posted on 05/24/13 - 3:00 PM
Member Posts: 699 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/14/12	In any case the extra 2 years warranty on the E-TEC 90 and below expires soon, end of this month, I think. My dealer told me he could give me the 115 cheaper than the 90 because of the factory incentive. I winter in Ft. Myers and summer in St. Joseph, Michigan. It’s now about 12 years since I’ve joined this group. I gave my 1972 whaler to my daughter and sold the 17’. Bought an O’Day 28 sailboat and sailed on Lake Michigan. Yesterday I bought a 2005 130 Sport.
rvschulz	#12  Posted on 05/24/13 - 3:11 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 145 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/28/10	$1500 is a lot of service and fuel. 1987 Montauk 17, 2013 Etec 115
rockyone	#13  Posted on 05/26/13 - 6:39 AM
Member Posts: 1 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/17/13	Hi Roger, I live in the same area and looking to purchase the same motor. Could you please forward the boat dealers your referring to in our post, thanks. Don
rvschulz	#14  Posted on 05/28/13 - 8:08 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 145 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/28/10	rockyone, I priced motors at Performance Marine in Gulfport, Blue Dot and Northlake Marine in Slidell. Performance has a stellar reputation with a friend who is a professional outboard mechanic with 25+ years experience. I went to Blue Dot to 'lay eyes' on the place as I had driven by for 20 years ... I felt comfortable there and the deal they gave me was great. Northlake was priced between the two and did not have a great feeling on the phone call discussion. Just my 2 cents - you might have a better feel if you go there in person. I am getting the 5 year warranty since I bought before the end of the month plus they are throwing in a Viper 15" prop and free rigging. Also they are installing a couple of items and we haven't spoken about a trade-in on my old motor but that's in the works. Feel free to e-mail or PM me for any further info ! Roger Edited by rvschulz on 05/28/13 - 8:11 AM 1987 Montauk 17, 2013 Etec 115
Tom W Clark	#15  Posted on 05/28/13 - 8:25 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 4280 Comments: 7 Joined: 09/30/05	Roger -- You'll want the 17" Viper, not the 15"
rvschulz	#16  Posted on 05/28/13 - 8:37 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 145 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/28/10	thanks Tom, i'll tell them. I have a 17" on the old Johnson 90 that I am keeping for a spare and I told them to mount 3 holes up. should be ready this week - hopefully before the weekend. 1987 Montauk 17, 2013 Etec 115
EJO	#17  Posted on 05/28/13 - 12:58 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 669 Comments: 6 Joined: 11/25/12	wing15601 wrote: Roger, Two weeks ago I had a new E-TEC 90 installed on my 1984 Montauk 17. The dealer here in Michigan removed the old Yamaha 90and it's throttle/shift binnacle and the old tach. Wing who did you use, here in West Michigan Skipper E-J m/v "Clumsy Cleat" a 2008 Montauk 150
wing15601	#18  Posted on 05/28/13 - 3:18 PM
Member Posts: 699 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/14/12	EJO, I used Van's Sports Center in Grand Haven. They are dealers for every major brand of outboard and gave the best price I could find in this area. I forgot to say that my price included the new steering cable they installed. If you call them ask for Tom Sullivan. Edited by wing15601 on 05/28/13 - 3:43 PM I winter in Ft. Myers and summer in St. Joseph, Michigan. It’s now about 12 years since I’ve joined this group. I gave my 1972 whaler to my daughter and sold the 17’. Bought an O’Day 28 sailboat and sailed on Lake Michigan. Yesterday I bought a 2005 130 Sport.
mouchacs	#19  Posted on 05/29/13 - 4:22 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 41 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/28/11	SO finally bit the bullet and bought a 90 e-tec.. my marine mechanic who is installing it said "i'm not sure I agree with the 3 hole up suggestion" ...he has 20 years of experience and I love him but I trust you guys a ton...so how can I "explain it" to him? Please help! Also, he recommended a 13' D 19" P aluminum prop....again..I think against what you guys have been saying...thoughts? I mostly go fishing and teach my young kids how to wakeboard and ski ...all on a lake..
aeriksen	#20  Posted on 05/29/13 - 8:32 PM
Member Posts: 242 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/24/12	Tom W Clark wrote: Roger -- You'll want the 17" Viper, not the 15" I would go with advice from Tom, I did the same as you, purchased a motor with 14 3/4 X 15. Tom told me I would need a 14 3/4 X 17, After running my 15 pitch prop, I found I did indeed need the 17 pitch. I called the shop I bought the motor from and they swapped out props, I just had to remove and keep my hub.