Hooky Posted November 28, 2018 Report Posted November 28, 2018 A big decision , it won't happen until Febuary so just putting out the feelers . Its a hell of a lot of cash (for me) so Doombar will be sat ready for a few upgrades ! £3000 to absolute tops £4000 must have all dials and cables etc , I really fancy a etec . Im not too fussed about the make as they all seem pretty good . Im going to put the word around ( dealers ) as this seems to be the time a lot of owners look to upgrade etc but as usual with over 120 boats and ?????? Members I'm sure I can get a decent deal from a club member ( I hope !) Jim 1 Quote
Jim Posted November 29, 2018 Report Posted November 29, 2018 Good luck Hooky. Hope you find a good one with low hours. Some people don't rate the E-TEC but I was very happy with mine and I'd gladly have another one. My Honda's good too but needs an expensive service every year. Jim Quote
Rob Posted November 29, 2018 Report Posted November 29, 2018 http://www.billhigham.com/boat-engines-mariner-135hp-v6-2-stroke-long-shaft-oil-injected-serviced-warrantyNot sure if they ship Hooky 1 Quote
Tarlach. Posted November 29, 2018 Report Posted November 29, 2018 There is this on eBay 323538123189Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hooky 1 Quote
Hooky Posted November 29, 2018 Author Report Posted November 29, 2018 Yes, saw that one, looks just the job ( I'm not positive but does this seem about £5/600 more than its real value ??) Quote
Tarlach. Posted November 30, 2018 Report Posted November 30, 2018 Yes, saw that one, looks just the job ( I'm not positive but does this seem about £5/600 more than its real value ??)I wouldn’t know that, worth a message with a sneaky £3k offer then bargain from there !!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Brian 1 Quote
Jim Posted November 30, 2018 Report Posted November 30, 2018 £2,700 offer and bargain from there. If it's overpriced don't pay it. Hooky 1 Quote
Jim Posted November 30, 2018 Report Posted November 30, 2018 I would look at physical lumps. Cos they make a range of engines that are physically the same but different powers. Choose the highest power for a lump ( power to weight ) within your range. Or choose a large lump - low power ( so cheaper ) and get it sorted to give the higher power. Lots of research required I think. Jim Hooky 1 Quote
Hooky Posted November 30, 2018 Author Report Posted November 30, 2018 On 29 November 2018 at 7:52 PM, Rob said: http://www.billhigham.com/boat-engines-mariner-135hp-v6-2-stroke-long-shaft-oil-injected-serviced-warranty Not sure if they ship That at one is superb but !!! This going to drink a fair old bit Thanks for the link Rob , they also have a 135 Honda , that again perfect ( £4.500 😓) I can't seem to get this Etec thing out of my head , it really seems to ticked all the correct boxes , The 115 is the perfect power, very low weight , economy as good ( if not slightly better ) than a 4 stroke, yes I've read about a few issues ( mainly from the yanks and crappy ethanol fuel) I've read a lot about the e tecs , I'm not setting my heart on one as I have a concern about getting it serviced ? Is is there any real concerns about a etec ??? Quote
Rob Posted December 1, 2018 Report Posted December 1, 2018 As always, more.budget needed:https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F173634597228 Jim 1 Quote
Rob Posted December 1, 2018 Report Posted December 1, 2018 Make an offer: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F153258224030 Quote
Gazza Posted December 1, 2018 Report Posted December 1, 2018 8 hours ago, Hooky said: 8 hours ago, Hooky said: I've read a lot about the e tecs , I'm not setting my heart on one as I have a concern about getting it serviced ? Is is there any real concerns about a etec ??? Hi Hooky, I have had 2 Etecs on my boats over the last few years, 1st was a 60hp from new (2005), 1st fault was a broken wire so computer said no start (5 miles south of Old Harry), 2nd fault was trim motor (very common fault ). 2nd engine is a 130 Etec, nearly 3 yrs old and faultless, just coming up to my 1st service so starting to get quotes from authorised Etec dealers because of 5yrs warranty, also I get about 1mile a litre , but if I drive it like I stole it a little more I hope this helps you and good luck Gary Are you worried that you can't service a etc yourself because of computer set up stuff ? Hooky 1 Quote
Tarlach. Posted December 1, 2018 Report Posted December 1, 2018 Make an offer: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F153258224030I’d have this over an etec, Yamaha make excellent engines. If you could get this for £4K I think that would be a good purchase !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Maverick Martin 1 Quote
gaffa Posted December 1, 2018 Report Posted December 1, 2018 Wish you lot would stop talking about engines.😝 I'm waiting for mine to be repaired and am having to put my body up for sale to pay for it.😕 As you can guess I've had no takers on the body sale aspect so I will have to fund it all and will be crying all the way to the bank which will be £2k lighter for Christmas I expect😰 Quote
Hooky Posted December 1, 2018 Author Report Posted December 1, 2018 20 hours ago, Rob said: Make an offer: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F153258224030 Utterly perfect , I'm going to send him a message and IF it's available in a couple of months I'm going to stretch the budget . That etec though !!!!!!!! Who is a decent Evinrude mechanic ( @Gazza) Quote
Gazza Posted December 2, 2018 Report Posted December 2, 2018 I have used South Coast Marine before (xhurch), Mike at the shop is very knowledgeable but does like to talk . The engine I have now was fitted by Golden Arrow(Poole), But if you are out of warranty and on a budget you could service yourself, service kits available on-line , also only every 3yrs is this link any good to you ,http://www.etecownersgroup.com/categories Gary Jim and Hooky 1 1 Quote
Paul J Posted December 2, 2018 Report Posted December 2, 2018 i Have a 75 etec that's been waiting for my next project and waiting, ill reluctantly let it go for 3K unless i find that suitable craft to put it on first PJ 07742121494 Jim, Maverick Martin and Hooky 1 1 1 Quote
Tarlach. Posted December 2, 2018 Report Posted December 2, 2018 Take a look at this on eBay also 362498033321Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Jim Posted December 3, 2018 Report Posted December 3, 2018 Poole Marine services ( Golden Arrow ) used to do mine. A young chap by the name of Sam Cobb. They are not cheap but I doubt that ANYONE's cheap when the word " marine " is used They know what they're doing and have the software etc. as they're the local dealership for E-Tec. Oh decisions decisions decisions Hooky 1 Quote
Hooky Posted December 11, 2018 Author Report Posted December 11, 2018 On 2 December 2018 at 12:01 PM, Paul J said: i Have a 75 etec that's been waiting for my next project and waiting, ill reluctantly let it go for 3K unless i find that suitable craft to put it on first PJ 07742121494 Pm sent @Paul J Quote
Jim Posted December 11, 2018 Report Posted December 11, 2018 Looks like February's early this year ! Quote Hooky " A big decision , it won't happen until February so just putting out the feelers " I WANT IT NOW ! ! ! Tarlach. 1 Quote
Hooky Posted December 17, 2018 Author Report Posted December 17, 2018 On 11 December 2018 at 7:17 PM, Tiddler said: Looks like February's early this year ! Quote Hooky " A big decision , it won't happen until February so just putting out the feelers " I WANT IT NOW ! ! ! Yep , it's going to be a etec , only when the monies in the bank . Its got to be fitted and commissioned , no more messing about ! I will ( next year ) have the time to go fishing , possibly Doombar will be moving down to Cobbs ? Dreaming the impossible ? A decent Spring and Summer , a new life and only myself to answer too , living the dream ? Very possible . Greg, Jim and Leicester Fisheagle 3 Quote
Tarlach. Posted December 18, 2018 Report Posted December 18, 2018 Good luck with the plan Hooky, hope it all falls nicely into place for you !Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hooky and Jim 2 Quote
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