Posted by Sisslechest on 08/09/10 - 5:28 AM
#1
Hello
the lower unit on my 1989 70 horse yamaha needs about 1000 k in repairs.
think it is time to give up the ghost. My dealer recommends a new 75 horse evinrude as a replacement - I like the 90 horse. Is it worth the 2K more? I use the boat for bay fishing mostly - go out in the ocean sometimes.
This would be for a 1989 Newport 17 footer.
Posted by Joe Kriz on 08/09/10 - 10:53 AM
#2
It's easy for us to tell you to spend another 2k...
However, that would obviously be up to you in the end.
The 75hp and the 90hp weigh the same.
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...ticle_id=5
I guess then the question would be, do you want to spend 2k more for 15 more hp...?
There is a member here that decided to put the 75hp E-Tec on their boat and save the 2k...
Don't remember who they were at this time.
Many others have decided to buy the 90hp.
Maybe take a quick look in the personal page section and see members with the E-Tec motors on their 16/17' models.
Good luck with your decision and let us know which way you go.
Posted by Sisslechest on 08/10/10 - 5:26 AM
#3
thanks for your help. i did find a good amount of info on this site. in the end it was between the suzuki and etec - I went with the etec as the dealer is closer to my house and has been great.
thanks again.