Is this normal? With Evinrude E-Tec

[jak1717]

I bought a new Evinrude E-tec 90/60 Jet. Filling out the paperwork at the dealer , on the title application it shows date of manufacture as 12/2016 but it will be titled as a 2019???

Is this normal ? Dealer said it is normal, I dont know, any input appreciated.

 

 

 Thanks

[fishinwrench]

What is the Model# on the motor?

No changes on the 90/60 jet since 2016, and none planned for 2020 either.  Ya know why?

Cuz they GOT IT RIGHT and haven't had to redo everything because of repeated failures !   😁👍.  Unlike that OTHER outboard manufacturer that everyone loves so much.

[jak1717]

11 minutes ago, fishinwrench said:

What is the Model# on the motor?

No changes on the 90/60 jet since 2016, and none planned for 2020 either.  Ya know why?

Cuz they GOT IT RIGHT and haven't had to redo everything because of repeated failures !   😁👍.  Unlike that OTHER outboard manufacturer that everyone loves so much.

I am at work today but I can get the model # . Thanks for the info. Any tips for break in , other than what the book says?  Thanks!

 

[fishinwrench]

Nope, follow the book.

[rps]

I love E-Tecs! One of the joys is the simple and easy break in protocol.

Have fun!

 

[Seth]

As long as the warranty starts the day you buy it, I wouldn't worry about it. I got screwed on my warranty for my 2013 150 though. Bought it new in 2014, put over 300 hours on it before the warranty ran out last month and never even got to use it....... 

[jak1717]

On 7/25/2019 at 12:00 PM, fishinwrench said:

What is the Model# on the motor?

No changes on the 90/60 jet since 2016, and none planned for 2020 either.  Ya know why?

Cuz they GOT IT RIGHT and haven't had to redo everything because of repeated failures !   😁👍.  Unlike that OTHER outboard manufacturer that everyone loves so much.

Fishwrench, sorry it took a few days to get this to you. the model number is E60DPJLAFC . My concern is , could it be a remanufactured engine? Why did it take so long to find its way to a boat?

Thanks Jak

[fishinwrench]

That is indeed a 2016 motor.  The dealer titling it as a 2019 may actually be commiting "fraud"?..... but don't quote me on that because I'm not a dealer, have never been one, or worked for one directly, so I'm not sure what they can/can't do, and can't speak for what is considered "normal".   

In 2012 BRP changed their model number system so that all parts/service is done by referencing model numbers instead of the Year-Model like they have always done before.  Supposedly they did this to assist their dealer network in inventory and service bulletins, but being the Red Pill guy that I am, I think I know the real reason.   

Everything else that is subject to being titled and registered is expected to be manufactured in the same year that it is titled under......Now maybe outboard motor dealers, since not all states require that outboards be titled and registered, managed to pull that little shinanigan off legally, but nevertheless it is a shinanigan.  

So I guess my next question is, did you pay a 2016 price?   If you did then no harm/no foul....until you try to sell it.

[fishinwrench]

I can tell you this for sure though:. Let's say that you are away from home on a fishing trip and have problems, expecting warranty repair from the closest Evinrude dealer......If the warranty is expired on a 2016 then you are gonna get charged full parts&labor unless you contact the dealer you bought it from and THEY work it out with the dealer you are trying to get service from.   Which will undoubtedly be a vacation ruining nightmare.....ifyouknowwhatimean. 

[semble]

When I purchased my current boat in 2010 the dealer had a motor in stock with a mfg date of 2009. Gave me the option of the '09 with a few bucks knocked off or waiting an additional week for a '10. The motor was titled as a '09 and warrenty started on day of purchase.

Had a buddy buy a used trailer a few years back from a trailer mfg. When he arrived to pick it up, they couldn't track down the title. They just generated a new VIN, printed a new sticker and titled the trailer as new.