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Old 26 April 2005, 19:06   #1
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Why not an E-Tec?

Having sold my engine I am in the market for something bigger!
Having researched previous comments on here and elsewhere, can anyone tell me something bad about a 75hp etec?

Tempted by a 90hp (same weight) but on a 5m rib might be excessive!
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Old 26 April 2005, 22:15   #2
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can anyone tell me something bad about a 75hp etec?
The deafening silence sounds good!
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Old 26 April 2005, 22:35   #3
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Go for the 90, you know you want it
Just because you have the extra power doesn't mean you have to use it, but you'll enjoy using it when you get the chance.
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Old 27 April 2005, 18:25   #4
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I think the number of views to replies has got to be a good sign - just need to justify the extra grand for the 90hp
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Old 27 April 2005, 19:38   #5
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HP on a boat , is like the size of your house or the engine in your car ....... Its better to be looking at it , then looking for it
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Old 28 April 2005, 20:03   #6
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Have gone for the 75 - thank you to everyone who I spoke to for quotes.
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