Posted by pickles1107 on 01/17/15 - 1:37 AM
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Hi,
Kicking around the idea of replacing my 40 hp Merc ELPTO with a new Etec.
I found a dealer selling a closeout 40 hp Etec in my area for $4500. This motor will also come with the 7 year warranty promotion that is going on now. Rigging/Install will cost another $1600.
My question is, will that make the boat too transom-heavy? The current Mercury is 177 lbs. The Etec is 240 lbs. I also have a 55 lbs kicker that I would like to hang back there but haven't gotten a bracket yet.
Thanks.
Edited by Joe Kriz on 01/17/15 - 10:17 AM