New Evinrude G2 Etec

[ericangler]

ugliest motor I've ever seen.

[jmes]

I read some spec on it today and here is some of them (Evinrude G2 new outboard engine that produces up to 75 percent fewer total regulated emissions, with 15 percent better fuel efficiency and 20 percent more torque than leading four-stroke engines*: G2 engines, the next generation of Evinrude E-TEC outboard engines) Only time will tell with this new design. But the 5 year warranty, no service for 500 hours and 5 year corrosion warranty will get some people to try it out. It will be interesting on how much it will cost. Definately going out on a limb to try something different.

We shall see how the public receives it and so far from the different blogs I've been reading it hasn't been very good

[abkeenan]

ugliest motor I've ever seen.

I respectfully disagree. I think they look awesome. Don't know how reliable they will be or how they run but they get an A+ on the aesthetics. More and more guys are all about the bling on the boats and their trucks hauling them around. Guys now try to buy trucks that match their boats color scheme so why not do it with the big motors? At least they are thinking out of the box and trying to make a dent in the Yammy's and Merc's that have the lions share of market on the back of bass rigs.

[dtrs5kprs]

+1 Dennis. Black is beautiful!

Believe I'll keep my merc as well. Not fond of buying the first of anything mechanical.

[dtrs5kprs]

I respectfully disagree. I think they look awesome. Don't know how reliable they will be or how they run but they get an A+ on the aesthetics. More and more guys are all about the bling on the boats and their trucks hauling them around. Guys now try to buy trucks that match their boats color scheme so why not do it with the big motors? At least they are thinking out of the box and trying to make a dent in the Yammy's and Merc's that have the lions share of market on the back of bass rigs.

They are eye catching, but I wonder how all those sharp edges will hold up. Kind of like a pistol with sharp edges wearing more.

[merc1997 Bo]

i know several that run e-tecs, and have not had one problem. one of them is a guide on falcon. his etec is an 08 250, and he has done nothing but run it everyday. as much trouble as i have had with mercury not standing behind their screwups, and paying out of my pocket, i doubt that if i ever own another mercury. the best of the rest might not be any better, but if i were to buy a new one tomorrow, i would have to try an e-tec.

bo

[motoman]

I respectfully disagree. I think they look awesome. Don't know how reliable they will be or how they run but they get an A+ on the aesthetics. More and more guys are all about the bling on the boats and their trucks hauling them around. Guys now try to buy trucks that match their boats color scheme so why not do it with the big motors? At least they are thinking out of the box and trying to make a dent in the Yammy's and Merc's that have the lions share of market on the back of bass rigs.

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I'm glad to see some forward thinking and innovation myself. I was hesitant of the appearance at first, but after looking at the thing over the weekend (over 400 color combinations), it makes the soft edges and safe, smooth curves of traditional outboards look a bit dated already.

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Evinrude has an hour long presentation online of the release to the dealers. It's actually interesting to watch, and hear about all the thought that went into this engine, with consumer input. They addressed the shortcomings of the ficht in the 90's (prelude to e-Tec) too. They show a ton of sketches and prototype design concepts. And some of them look a 'little' different from today's outboards; which I initially thought would be the way to go. But after looking at those 'safer' designs, I thought "wait a minute!.......where's the fun in that?!?'"........and I quickly realized I liked the more aggressive styling better.

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Some cool features that caught my attention of the g2:

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-2 gallon oil reservoir integrated into the midsection

-speed sensitive, adjustable power electric steering (proven in automotive applications for years)

-speed sensitive automatic tilt/trim settings

-electric shifting

-complete fly-by-wire, single wire loom running to engine (no traditional cables-optional)

-beefed up lower unit to handle 600 ft/pounds of torque at the prop

-5 year no maintenance

-quick release cowling side panels (Zeus style fasteners like in race applications)

-lower unit water intrusion sensor

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Love it or hate it; it's good for the end consumer. The pricing I've heard is supposed to come in less than comparable engines.(supposed to)

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I think this sort of styling will force the hand of other manufacturers to start adding hard edges and more aggressive lines to their outboard designs. BRP did it with snowmobiles years back, and others followed suit......so I guess time will tell.

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Tharp is supposed to have one on his boat next week.

[abkeenan]

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I'm glad to see some forward thinking and innovation myself. I was hesitant of the appearance at first, but after looking at the thing over the weekend (over 400 color combinations), it makes the soft edges and safe, smooth curves of traditional outboards look a bit dated already.

-

Evinrude has an hour long presentation online of the release to the dealers. It's actually interesting to watch, and hear about all the thought that went into this engine, with consumer input. They addressed the shortcomings of the ficht in the 90's (prelude to e-Tec) too. They show a ton of sketches and prototype design concepts. And some of them look a 'little' different from today's outboards; which I initially thought would be the way to go. But after looking at those 'safer' designs, I thought "wait a minute!.......where's the fun in that?!?'"........and I quickly realized I liked the more aggressive styling better.

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Some cool features that caught my attention of the g2:

-

-2 gallon oil reservoir integrated into the midsection

-speed sensitive, adjustable power electric steering (proven in automotive applications for years)

-speed sensitive automatic tilt/trim settings

-electric shifting

-complete fly-by-wire, single wire loom running to engine (no traditional cables-optional)

-beefed up lower unit to handle 600 ft/pounds of torque at the prop

-5 year no maintenance

-quick release cowling side panels (Zeus style fasteners like in race applications)

-lower unit water intrusion sensor

-

Love it or hate it; it's good for the end consumer. The pricing I've heard is supposed to come in less than comparable engines.(supposed to)

-

I think this sort of styling will force the hand of other manufacturers to start adding hard edges and more aggressive lines to their outboard designs. BRP did it with snowmobiles years back, and others followed suit......so I guess time will tell.

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Tharp is supposed to have one on his boat next week.

Yep. Life would be pretty boring if things just stayed the same and nobody tried something new.

[Sore Thumbs]

This will force the hand of Yamaha and Mercury to do something. Everyone benefits from this.

[fishinwrench]

Honestly I think someone needs to make a budget engine. Bring back the best sounding outboard made please, the mercury 225 efi! Slap in on a new yet old design proven hull and sell a boat just about worth the money!!!

No need to "bring them back" there's plenty of'em out there.....Just keep running them !

My only complaint in regards to the new outboards is that I can't afford one, and wouldn't buy one if I could.

Who the hell needs a 30,000.00 boat to catch a 2.00 fish?

I'm partial to boats/motors with "character", and don't really care to own one that wipes/powders my butt, and totes a selling price that should be reserved for real estate.

Don't mind working on them though