Evinrude or Suzuki

[Oli.]

Originally Posted by peterwhite

You should also look at the new mercury 150 as its a lightweight powerful engine that's much simpler than either the etec or suzuki. Both good engines but have a look.

Its quite a bit heavier then the Etec 130 so Im not sure of the benefits?

[peterwhite]

Only 19kgs in it new 150 merc is only 203kg lightest 150 4stroke in production at the moment. It's also a 3 litre 4 cyl block so packs huge amount of torque for a 4 stroke.

[The Grocer]

Given the reply I've just received from Suzuki GB about the recent failures I've experienced with DF175s, I won't be buying any more engines from Suzuki this side of eternity - and I'd suggest you don't either.

[matt h]

Given the issues it would be interesting to see that response really
If you would like to post

[The Grocer]

In time I probably will; but at the moment I am preparing to take further steps in order to get this resolved to my satisfaction. This is not just a personal grievance - I consider that there are serious safety implications for all users of Suzuki DF150s and DF175s and that for a major manufacturer to sweep the discussion under the carpet is unacceptable.

[GJ0KYZ]

I've got an ETec on my boat. Advantages: relatively light and simple, starts first time every time come what may, remarkably efficient on oil, sounds good, good 'hole shot', only needs a service every three years and requires no run-in period. Disadvantages: not all that fuel efficient, annoying alarm warnings that can be over-sensitive and put the engine in a low-rev mode that's difficult to resolve, parts are a bit pricey. That's about it really.

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by GJ0KYZ

I've got an ETec on my boat. Advantages: relatively light and simple, starts first time every time come what may, remarkably efficient on oil, sounds good, good 'hole shot', only needs a service every three years and requires no run-in period. Disadvantages: not all that fuel efficient, annoying alarm warnings that can be over-sensitive and put the engine in a low-rev mode that's difficult to resolve, parts are a bit pricey. That's about it really.

don't forget the big daft grin when you bury the throttle(s)

[Oli.]

We have gone for the 130 Etec, however we may upgrade for the 150 Etec instead.....

[Nos4r2]

Originally Posted by Oli.

We have gone for the 130 Etec, however we may upgrade for the 150 Etec instead.....

You'll never regret having more power

[matt h]

Just had a price for the new Merc F150 with full Smartcraft gauges all controls. fuel filters.prop of your choice etc from Boat show £7900.00 !!

Sure ya want a etec

[Oli.]

Originally Posted by matt h

Just had a price for the new Merc F150 with full Smartcraft gauges all controls. fuel filters.prop of your choice etc from Boat show £7900.00 !!

Sure ya want a etec

Wow this is a very good price? Im really happy with the Etec, but who was that from?

[matt h]

Bert at Mobile Marine, he is on the Barrus stand this weekend

[Jeff Hutcheon]

150 Etec brings on a big grin, but buggers the hair do lol.