Are Evinrude Etecs any good?
Not great, but very, very good. For the most part, the engine has always started reliably, and runs like a clock. Over the last 10 years, we’ve only had two problems that can be attributed to manufacturing or design issues: One fuel injector failed under warranty.
What happened to Evinrude E-TEC?
Evinrude motors parent company, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), announced last week that it would discontinue manufacturing of its Evinrude E-TEC and E-TEC G2 outboard engines. Instead, the company will focus on growing its boat brands and developing technology and innovation of other marine products.
Are Evinrude E-TEC motors 4 stroke?
Is Evinrude E-TEC a 2-Stroke or a 4-Stroke technology? Evinrude E-TEC is the best of both technologies. The technology is considered 2-Stroke, Direct Injection. Evinrude E-TEC in fact, has cleaner exhaust emissions than a 4-stroke, it produces 5 to 10 times less Carbon Monoxide (CO) while idling or trolling.
What does E-TEC mean?
Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (E. coli), or ETEC, is an important cause of bacterial diarrheal illness. ETEC is transmitted by food or water contaminated with animal or human feces.
What year did Evinrude ETEC come out?
BRP stepped in, purchased the brand, recalled bad engines, improved the technology and brought Evinrude back to the marketplace in 2003 with the launch of the E-TEC line of outboards. These engines built on Evinrude’s commitment to two-strokes and delivered more torque and better fuel economy.
Are Evinrude Etecs still being made?
BRP announced today it will discontinue production of Evinrude E-TEC and E-TEC G2 outboard engines and will re-orientate its marine business by focusing on the growth of its boat brands with new technology and innovative marine products.
Will 2 stroke outboards be banned?
Two-stroke engines are not “banned” for use on all waterways in California, nor is there any plan to do so. A carbureted two-stroke engine can emit up to 25-30 percent of its fuel unburned into the water or atmosphere, which is why high-emission engines are prohibited on some lakes.