Etec 250 vs Etec 225 H.O.

[KDM]

just my 2 cents but why would you not go with a Suzuki or 4 stroke unless you don't have a close dealer? The two stroke ETEC (any 2 stroke) will reduce resale if that is important to you. The Zuke has a 6 year warranty, Etec is 5, and you can now get them in white. I have the 24 BW purebay with the 300 Zuke on it. Bought it new 2008 and it has never been to the shop for anything. Had twin 2005 Zuke 250's on my offshore boat and sold it last July. Bought them new as well and they too never went to the shop.

[bay_slayer]

Originally Posted by KDM

just my 2 cents but why would you not go with a Suzuki or 4 stroke unless you don't have a close dealer? The two stroke ETEC (any 2 stroke) will reduce resale if that is important to you. The Zuke has a 6 year warranty, Etec is 5, and you can now get them in white. I have the 24 BW purebay with the 300 Zuke on it. Bought it new 2008 and it has never been to the shop for anything. Had twin 2005 Zuke 250's on my offshore boat and sold it last July. Bought them new as well and they too never went to the shop.

Fair question......I just really have gotten to like the Etec since I have had it on this boat. I love the fact that it doesnt have to have alot of maintenance and also the performance and reliability of the motor is awesome! The reason I have kinda have stayed away from the 4-strokes was weight and hole shot.

[boggycreek]

Changing a little oil and a filter once or twice a year is cheaper than buying two-stroke oil. Hole shot on my 4-stroke is great , just as good or better than any two stroke I have owned. The quietness of the motor alone is almost worth it and the weight is not that much difference.