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Evinrude 35 vs Etec 40- Worth the upgrade on a 16' V-bottom?
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<blockquote data-quote="thill" data-source="post: 462261" data-attributes="member: 4972"><p>My Evinrude 35 is a 1976 model. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]100568[/ATTACH]</p><p>I think you are right. I don't think they have changed these boats at all. </p><p></p><p>When adding decking, I focused on light weight. The front deck has zero supports, but is rock-solid. The back deck only has a single aluminum stiffener. Together, they are well under 100 lbs. </p><p></p><p>Here is a video of my boat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7pOSdJTv-Y</p><p></p><p>Is the Etec more reliable? This engine has been running smoothly and reliably for 43 years. Starts every time. And since new, it's only been serviced a handful of times. The biggest thing it's ever had done was a new power pack ($59) a few years ago.</p><p></p><p>It's hard to imagine that ANY modern engine can match that kind of service, but you never know.</p><p></p><p>I want to upgrade, but only IF it's really worth it. My boat currently hits 30 sometimes, and I'm wondering what the Etec will do. Still looking for opinions and experiences before making any decisions.</p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thill, post: 462261, member: 4972"] My Evinrude 35 is a 1976 model. [ATTACH type="full" alt="20160721_093215.jpg"]100568._xfImport[/ATTACH] I think you are right. I don't think they have changed these boats at all. When adding decking, I focused on light weight. The front deck has zero supports, but is rock-solid. The back deck only has a single aluminum stiffener. Together, they are well under 100 lbs. Here is a video of my boat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7pOSdJTv-Y Is the Etec more reliable? This engine has been running smoothly and reliably for 43 years. Starts every time. And since new, it's only been serviced a handful of times. The biggest thing it's ever had done was a new power pack ($59) a few years ago. It's hard to imagine that ANY modern engine can match that kind of service, but you never know. I want to upgrade, but only IF it's really worth it. My boat currently hits 30 sometimes, and I'm wondering what the Etec will do. Still looking for opinions and experiences before making any decisions. Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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