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30 March 2015, 17:30
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Country: Canada
Town: Cobden
Make: Zodiac
Length: 4m +
Engine: 50 hp Merc
Join Date: Nov 2014
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new etec inline 50hp vs yamaha 4 stroke 50 highthurst
In case I cant find that Bullet proof late yamaha 2 stroke 50hp high thrust what is my next best option....................Evinrude etec stats look pretty good https://boatbuild.wordpress.com/2009...or-comparison/ and it has a higher gear ratio then all other competitors and its 2stroke.....so if I ever flip.....I can just pull my plugs turn her over a few times dry the plugs out put them back in and go.......... I have used the 40 etec and towed some 22 foot inflatable rafts up some decent current.................. and seen the 40 go through a flip as described above......How do you all feel about the ETEC?
Thanks again for all your thoughts and opinions..........your knowledge is giving me the best chance at success for my application!
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30 March 2015, 20:02
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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i don't think any 4 stroke will give you what you are wanting.
best place for etec info is here- Owners Message Board
personally, i'd be getting a 2 stroke for what your use is.
cheers
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30 March 2015, 21:32
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Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Aberdeenshire
Boat name: Sula
Make: Ribcraft 4.8m
Length: 4m +
Engine: Tohatsu 70hp + aux
MMSI: 235087213
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,607
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This might be too good to be true. Price seems off, but they might still have to add taxes, etc. This is Yammie porn, a 2015 50hp 2-stroke, long shaft.
Located St Georges, Quebec.
New 2015 Yamaha 50 HP 2 temps Boats For Sale In Saint-Georges QC - autoTRADER.ca
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Is that with or without VAT?
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30 March 2015, 23:28
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Member
Country: Canada
Town: Cobden
Make: Zodiac
Length: 4m +
Engine: 50 hp Merc
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 19
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thanks again boys. Price what about the year? I didnt realize Yamaha was still making 2 strokes........
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31 March 2015, 00:12
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Country: UK - England
Town: The wilds of Wiltshire
Boat name: Dominator
Make: SR5.4
Length: 7m +
Engine: Yam 85
MMSI: 235055163
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 13,067
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Be careful with that one-if you can't collect it yourself, don't touch it. It might be a scam.
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31 March 2015, 04:20
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: South Yorks
Boat name: Black Pig
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: DF140a
MMSI: 235111389
Join Date: Feb 2008
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I'd go with the Etec, in that size range you will get the most thrust for your buck, easy to own, simple maintenance.
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31 March 2015, 05:28
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Member
Country: Canada
Town: British Columbia
Make: Gemini
Length: 4m +
Engine: 40hp 2 str
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,151
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Hi Cobden,
Welcome to the forum. I lived in Pembroke for 3 years as wee tyke and currently have 2 of my best friends who live just off Hwy 17 near the B-Line road with their 4 kids.
If you are looking at an ETEC 50, I'd also suggest looking at a Suzuki DF50 which is about 13lbs lighter. From what I've read, the newer 4 strokes by Suzuki & Honda have really narrowed the performance gap.
Suzuki Marine - Product Lines - Outboard Motors - Products - DF50 - 2012 - DF50A
If fuel consumption is not a major factor in your requirements, then a carbureted 2 stroke yamaha or Tohatsu would be a great engine.
I have a mid-90s Yamaha 40 hp 2 stroke that I've put through all sorts of harsh use and it just keeps going. It is a thirsty one though, and I can easily go through 80-100 liters on a 3 day river or channel trip.
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31 March 2015, 13:24
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Country: Canada
Town: British Columbia
Make: Gemini
Length: 4m +
Engine: 40hp 2 str
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,151
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Quote:
Originally Posted by prairie tuber
Hi Cobden,
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![facepalm](https://www.rib.net/forum/images/smilies/facepalm.gif) DOH - mean't to say "Hi Gripfast4" - just had Cobden on my mind when I typed that! Sorry!
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31 March 2015, 15:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by prairie tuber
I can easily go through 80-100 liters on a 3 day river or channel trip.
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you're just not trying hard enough
cheers
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01 April 2015, 13:40
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Member
Country: Canada
Town: British Columbia
Make: Gemini
Length: 4m +
Engine: 40hp 2 str
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,151
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Xk59D
you're just not trying hard enough
cheers
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My throttle hand keeps telling that!
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04 April 2015, 12:15
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: London
Boat name: Jeepster
Make: Marina 16 GT
Length: 5m +
Engine: Outboard, Petrol, 30
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gripfast4
In case I cant find that Bullet proof late yamaha 2 stroke 50hp high thrust what is my next best option....................Evinrude etec stats look pretty good https://boatbuild.wordpress.com/2009...or-comparison/ and it has a higher gear ratio then all other competitors and its 2stroke.....so if I ever flip.....I can just pull my plugs turn her over a few times dry the plugs out put them back in and go.......... I have used the 40 etec and towed some 22 foot inflatable rafts up some decent current.................. and seen the 40 go through a flip as described above......How do you all feel about the ETEC?
Thanks again for all your thoughts and opinions..........your knowledge is giving me the best chance at success for my application!
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I just watched a Russian video on youtube where an Evinrude ETEC 60 was pitted against a Suzuki DF50 four stroke...The Suzuki won!
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04 April 2015, 13:58
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RIBnet admin team
Country: UK - England
Town: The wilds of Wiltshire
Boat name: Dominator
Make: SR5.4
Length: 7m +
Engine: Yam 85
MMSI: 235055163
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 13,067
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I watched a pig flying past pulling against a dodo. The pig was on ice and the dodo was propped correctly and won.
I've seen that vid. There's no comparison.There's not even a suggestion that the etec was at full throttle,that they were the same boat,or that they were correctly propped or that they were racing apart from a generic 'vs' in the title.
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