Posted by bob camire on 02/21/17 - 2:33 PM
#1
what are the opinions out there regarding which outboard is easiest to maintain spring and fall. Evinrude, Yamaha, Mercury, Honda , Suzuki ? Maybe categorize easiest to most difficult and whats involved. thanks in advance for any / all input.
Posted by butchdavis on 02/21/17 - 2:40 PM
#2
Bob,
If you're talking a newish engine the Evinrude E-Tec is the sure winner. Id does it for you. All the four strokes will need an oil and filter change.
Posted by Phil T on 02/23/17 - 6:14 AM
#3
I think the question is 4 stroke versus DFI.
All 4 strokes are straightforward when it comes to oil change, filters, lower unit gear oil, lubrication.
DFI eliminates need for engine oil changes.
If i was back in the north and had my choice, it would be E-TEC for that and the self-winterization feature. You could go out on a nice day in February for a few hrs then re-winterize in 5 minutes and throw the tarp back on.