Narfi's FS17 - Build Thread

[OrangeQuest]

I found this on them:
https://www.manualslib.com/products/Evi ... 05556.html

May help.

[fallguy1000]

Compression?

[Fuzz]

You need to do some research on models of that age. I have absolutely no experience with the Etecs but from all I have read those that have them like them.

[thb]

Narfi,

My last flats boat I put a brand new 2007 90 hp etec on it and it was great for the first couple of years ( 100 hours run time ). I actually wanted the 60hp but it did not come out until later that year.

Then the crap began because it sat around and did not get used. At least 3 fuel pumps, 2 of the 3 injectors replaced. Then earlier this year the computer went out ( they call it an EMM - engine management module ). Lift cylinder also stopped working and had to be rebuilt. The EMM is water cooled so if it gets too hot cause you picked up weeds forget it. Motor goes into safe mode when it gets too hot. EMM problem began right after the only overheat I ever can remember having. Evinrude actually had QC issues with these early ETEC EMM's from what I could gather on line but of course they would not warranty one with only 110 hours on it. Last bill at the dealer who fixes etec's was $1872 to fix the lift cylinder and replace the EMM which cost about $1000. Year before the bill was about $950 to replace the injectors and get it running again. It became a money pit which I lost faith in so I sold the boat.

Hope this helps. I think something without all the computer controlled crap would be better up there or at least a very reliable Honda or Tohatsu.

Regards
Tom

[silentneko]

I have no first hand experience with Etec's, but I was recently advised while looking for a 60hp motor to stay away from anything before 2010 if memory serves.

[fallguy1000]

Always easy to spend other people's money, but if you plan on ocean fishing and any longer runs; I'd go with a new, proven brand and model.

The other issue is repairs for you might be harder to manage, but conjecture on my part.

As for the specifics, when I buy a used car, I google the brand and model and the word problem or problems and you can find out lots of the issues. My kid bought a 2005 Nissan and the engine cradle was rotted out. Turns out a well known problem. Had I seen it, the car might have been cheaper versus us eating the repairs, but I didn't do the googling and didn't look at the cradle.

[Larry B]

dont know anything about that year, but I bought a new 2010 60hp Etec and I love it. Only problem I ever had with it was a coil went bad right after I bought it. Didn't strand me, just wouldn't idle right. Replaced under warranty and not a hic up since. But I believe the 2010 is a different motor than the 2007

[narfi]

Wife told me it's not what I wanted and to buy a new motor in the spring. Hard to argue with that.

No ocean going but the lake we live on is big, 60miles long and 5 miles wide. She doesnt want to be broke down somewhere.

[Jeff]

Nice Narfi!! Nice supportive wife!! Jeff

[Fuzz]

Wife told me it's not what I wanted and to buy a new motor in the spring. Hard to argue with that.

No ocean going but the lake we live on is big, 60miles long and 5 miles wide. She doesnt want to be broke down somewhere.

Not saying that lake is big but I got my butt kicked on it in a full size commercial gillneter. Crossing the lake was the only time that whole season I had green water coming over the bow.