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Old 23 July 2007, 15:49   #1
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Rude E-tec sinks yamaha

Its official the E-tec has bags more torque than a fourstroke yam
Remember though ribers don't try this at home

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Old 23 July 2007, 15:56   #2
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This has been on here before and the conclusion was it's a load of dangly bits!!!
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It does however rubbish Evinrudes claim that Etecs are quieter than 4-strokes...
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This one is interesting too

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It does however rubbish Evinrudes claim that Etecs are quieter than 4-strokes...
Still would rather have an E-tec than a fourstroke though
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Old 23 July 2007, 18:05   #6
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So would I - why don't they bring out a 300 or bigger?
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So would I - why don't they bring out a 300 or bigger?
It's on its way.
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It's on its way.
The rumours have been flying around for years now still nothing - unless you know different???
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swap my 2 60's for a 115 E-tec anyday, any offers
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The rumours have been flying around for years now still nothing - unless you know different???

I do ........
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