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Location: Michigan | Will be ordering a 2013 Alumacraft Competitor 165cs. Had a Yamaha F60 on the old rig and had no issues but just want some input from anyone with experience with the E-Tec 90 or Yammy F90....
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Location: Minnesota | my brother n law has the 90 hp e tec tiller on a ranger he wished it had a 115 hp yamaha. its better now but he had alot of problems with it but i think he has the bugs worked out.me i like the yamaha i have a 150 turn the key and go no problems. |
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| yamaha hands down
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Location: Madison, WI | I had the 90 etec on a tuffy and it was the best motor i ever owned! I would not hesitate to get another
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| It seems that the opinions on Etecs are about 50-50 love 'em or hate 'em. But the Yamaha 4 stroke EFI I have never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever heard a criticism. Ever.... |
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Location: MN | I own a 60hp Etec and my recommendation to you is buy the Yamaha. As stated, Etec owners seem like a split group, some people have had good luck and others have not. I will never consider purchasing another boat with an Etec on it.
Edited by Mak51 10/24/2012 11:01 PM
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| Go with the yammy, you won't be disappointed |
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Location: WI | I've had my E-Tec 90 for 5 seasons now & would do it again in a heartbeat. Haven't had any trouble at all & have only used 2 gallons of oil in those 5 yrs. The only service was the 3yr check up. It's bolted onto a Navigator 165CS that gets on the water about 20 days a year. I don't abuse, or "baby" the engine, just normal fishing use. |
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Location: north central wisconsin | All personal preference, no doubt. Having run both(I own the F90 and dad has the E-tec), I would run either one, though the Yammy wins out in most categories for me personally. I do like that the e-tec is lighter weight on a smaller rig. However, the smoothness and silence, and features like Variable Speed Trolling on my tiller are what have me sold. Both great motors, I just prefer the 4 stroke in that size range for reasons mentioned above. As mentioned you won't go wrong with either. |
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| Ive ran both. Hands down I will only run etecs from now on... |
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Location: Racine, Wi | mskyhntr - 10/24/2012 10:26 PM
Go with the yammy, you won't be disappointed
x200.
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Location: Michigan | Thank you all for the feedback. I'm sure the E-Tec is a fine outboard but i'll be sticking with Yamaha. |
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Location: Spencer, Wisconsin | I have the yamaha F90. Its sips the fuel and runs like a sewing machine.... |
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