experiences with Evinrude Etec 60 (or 40/40HO/50)

[Northern Pike]

Mine always starts immediately, even after sitting all winter. The oil injection system means no crankcase oil to change like in a four stroke. Also winterization or storage is done in minutes; the engine fogs itself. And every second stroke is a power stroke; not every fourth.

[marco.A]

Originally Posted by Northern Pike

40 50 and 60 ETEC are the same engine, with software differences, plus one big difference with the 60: It has a solenoid and water valve which allows water to enter the exhaust system and change the tuning at high revs, to gain those extra 10 ponies.

This is the best site for all things ETEC:

https://www.etecownersgroup.com/categories

From what I saw at the Boat Show this year, apparently the newest ones are completely different, with an extra cylinder added this year.
That's irrelevant to the OP, looking for a used one.

I have had a 50 for a number of years. Its my third Evinrude. The previous ones were totally reliable and bullet proof. That's why I bought another.
The ETECs have the same blocks as the older engines, but with new modern fuel delivery and lubrication systems.
Mine is far better on fuel than the 40 I had before it. Its also much quieter.
I love it. It has a heavy duty gear case, same as used on models with higher horsepower.
I like that durability.
I haven't heard of this issue with saddles.

Thanks for the info guys!
The water in the exhaust is an interesting fact! On that note, how many HP is a 40 H.O. then? Most advert will say 60 hp but does that have the water valve then?
Cant find anything about that and 60's are not for sale that often it is mostly the H.O. ones.
Strangely enough those were only for the italian market, not for the Dutch..

Thanks,
Marco

[Northern Pike]

I think the 40 HO is something new this year.

40, 50, 60 in line 2 cylinder are all the same motor, except as mentioned, the water valve exhaust in the 60.

You will learn much more at the ETEC Owners group website.