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Old 07 November 2017, 15:57   #1
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Cost of Winterising Evinrude ETEC 200HO

I'm being quoted £303+VAT to winterise my 2015 ETEC 200HO with about 70hrs. This also includes a gearbox oil change, grease and lube and I assume an ECU software update.

I realise that the full service interval is 300 hrs, but thought £300 is expensive- any thoughts?
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Old 07 November 2017, 16:04   #2
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I thought you just pressed the ‘winterise’ button on Etec’s and the motor does it’s magic. Also thought they were on a three year/300hr service schedule?
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Old 07 November 2017, 16:48   #3
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That's the conclusion I'm coming to as well, and the gear box oil change isn't too difficult either. Will this impact the warranty though - it's just having its ECU changed under warranty so don't want to jeopardise this going forward - still got 3 years left!
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Changing the gearbox oil isn't part of winterising. I would remove the prop, check the oil seal for fishing line etc. Grease the prop shaft. Remove the bottom gearbox oil plug & check for water & particles on the magnetic plug. Then run the auto winterising sequence. Stick a maintenance battery charger on & put her to bed. I used to use fuel conditioner in mine & put a double dose through for winter storage.
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Cheers Dave will do just that! Thanks for the advice!
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I'm being quoted £303+VAT to winterise my 2015 ETEC 200HO with about 70hrs. This also includes a gearbox oil change, grease and lube and I assume an ECU software update.

I realise that the full service interval is 300 hrs, but thought £300 is expensive- any thoughts?
my thought is hmmmm your dealer is taking the piss
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That's the conclusion I'm coming to as well, and the gear box oil change isn't too difficult either. Will this impact the warranty though - it's just having its ECU changed under warranty so don't want to jeopardise this going forward - still got 3 years left!


If it’s 2015 are you not being quoted for the first (3yr service)?
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Old 07 November 2017, 20:53   #9
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If it’s 2015 are you not being quoted for the first (3yr service)?


I'll ask but pretty sure just to winterise. I'm thinking I'll just use the auto winterise option!
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I think you should find a better service agent. This level of service is not good enough. There's about fifteen minutes work in what you listed

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Don't do it !

Just keep using the boat through the winter and get your monies worth out of the it.

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Just keep using the boat through the winter and get your monies worth out of the it.

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or the forth in December even Xk59D enjoyed it
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Always do this sort of work yourself. Not only do you save a shed load of money you learn a lot about your engine which makes it a less scary beast
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