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finally launched kitty,
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Posted on 08/17/08 - 7:09 PM
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and after twenty minutes......my brand new e-tec 60 BLEW UP! i got towed back to the ramp. cant wait to hear the report. ill let you know. i think i put 20 minutes on her.
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Posted on 08/17/08 - 7:12 PM
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BUMMER!
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Posted on 08/17/08 - 9:38 PM
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I'm a new Etec owner also, and have heard nothing but great things about the factory standing behind their engines. Keep us posted and good luck!
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Posted on 08/18/08 - 3:32 AM
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 . Will be waiting to hear more.
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Posted on 08/18/08 - 5:51 AM
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That seems so very unusual for an Etec.
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Posted on 08/18/08 - 8:25 AM
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the entire lower unit is blown apart. cooked the oil, ground the gears. with 20 minutes on her, i imagine it was put together wrong at the factory. gonna get a new lower unit for it.
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Posted on 08/18/08 - 8:34 AM
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Kitty,
I'm glad to hear that. The reputation of the engine is very good. I hope they get you back on the water soon.
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Posted on 08/18/08 - 9:34 AM
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was it making like a ticking noise in gear before it blew up? mine does that sometimes ,i am going to get it looked at this fall.
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Posted on 08/18/08 - 10:10 AM
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In what country are E-Techs assembled?
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Posted on 08/18/08 - 6:46 PM
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Please be sure to give us a report as to the findings..............I think all ETEC owners will be anxious to hear the outcome.............With 20 minutes on it though I think that I would have to insist on a new motor and not just a lower unit...........
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Posted on 08/18/08 - 7:35 PM
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I saw kitty today it turned out great .I stopped by to pay for my new etec that I put on my refurbished montauk.I'm sure everything will be made right with the motor.My son works there and swears by the etec.
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Posted on 08/19/08 - 2:59 AM
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I also would insist on another "New" motor, you have that right, I've heard of other brand's doing similar thing's while at "Dealer Prep", a friend had a power head blow while at the dock when picking up his new engine, the "Dealer" said "No problem, I'll call the company and we'll just put on a new power head". He laughed and said "No you're going to put on a NEW motor", they did. I'm not 100% sure but, I believe "Bombardier" no longer has any part's assembled in Mexico (A good thing, Ole').
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Posted on 08/20/08 - 7:01 AM
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I would request a new motor. Seem to me that once problematic you will always have issues. All manufactures have a bad engine come off the line once in a while. I would let them have it back and start over fresh.
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Posted on 08/24/08 - 3:58 PM
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the engine is fixed with a new lower unit. it ground the gears, put together wrong at the factory after twenty minutes of running im sure. i spent saturday with the boat and cadillac rob. now i want to sell it. its perfect, everything is new. engine has five hours. ill post a link, but i dont know how to put pictures up here. its impossible.
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Posted on 08/24/08 - 6:13 PM
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Just curious.....why do you want to sell?
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Posted on 08/24/08 - 6:32 PM
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its too small, at 6'6" 250, i think ill do a montauk. that was my first whaler anyway. my knees are in my chin.
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Posted on 08/25/08 - 3:18 AM
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I think if you mounted the rear thwart (seat) on top of the seat clamp, instead of underneath, and installed a taller by 6" console, you would be comfortable. I`m only 6', but I don`t know how anyone can drive a 13 or 15 footer with the stock setup. Comfortable for small kids only.
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Posted on 08/25/08 - 11:05 AM
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Look at how I mounted the seats on top instead of the bottom. It raises it about 3.5 inches which has a big impact on the knees and legs
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Posted on 08/25/08 - 6:35 PM
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ip, i never noticed that before. anyway, i wanted to do it just like it came from the factory. but i see what you mean. at my size, its knees to chin.
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Posted on 08/25/08 - 7:09 PM
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Kitty,
I did my 15 that way with the seat and I am tall, it does make a big difference. I would like to see your Whaler, might know someone interested. Let me know if you will be around this weekend. Oh, thanks again for those side rails. I buffed them up and bought new stanchions and installed them on my 13. Talk to you soon.
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