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Location: Stevens Point, WI | I understand the maintenance and winterization stuff. However, the Opti's aren't like the old EFI's, they don't require fogging. All I do to mine is stabilize the fuel, empty out the water seperator so it doesn't freeze and change the lower unit oil, basic procedures any motor requires.
It does sound like your pretty set with the E-Tec and that's ok, just wanted to inform you that the Optimax is another very good option, one you can't go wrong with. I wouldn't be to worried about power, I've driven console and tillers with the 75 Optimax, more than enough power. The Opti's will have better low end torque and gettyup than the Fourstroke also. The Fourstroke is definitley the weakest of the three engines. The Big Tiller handle does not include the hydraulic steering, just the handle. You can also get the rpm adjuster on it for that motor if my memory seves me right.
Here is a link to the Big Tiller handle:
http://www.mercurymarine.com/gauges-and-controls/steering-systems/b...
The Opti is worth a look at least, like I said, I'm betting it'll come in cheaper than any of the other motors. The Opti's have one of the best track records the last eight years or so, I don't think you'd be disappointed.
Edited by TJ DeVoe 12/25/2011 4:48 PM
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