Hey all. I'm not sure if this particular debate has come up before so, if so, feel free to shove me in that direction.
I'm possibly looking to repower in the next year or so and I will likely go with one of these two motors: ETEC 90 or Tohatsu 90 TLDI. I will be replacing a Yamaha 90 2 Stroke which I LOVE. Only reason I'll be replacing is to be risk averse...no particular reason I feel at risk on the water with my Yamaha...just age of motor and want to avoid surprise costs if they come up. So spare me the argument of keeping the Yamaha! I will be keeping it until I'm ready to get the new one.
Anyhow, I was quoted a price of a 90 ETEC of around 10K rigged with gauges, prop, and controls. I know devrep on here got his Hatsu rigged for $7,200 so that's a big price gap.
Would like to get the facts and opinions on both. Begin!
I'm possibly looking to repower in the next year or so and I will likely go with one of these two motors: ETEC 90 or Tohatsu 90 TLDI. I will be replacing a Yamaha 90 2 Stroke which I LOVE. Only reason I'll be replacing is to be risk averse...no particular reason I feel at risk on the water with my Yamaha...just age of motor and want to avoid surprise costs if they come up. So spare me the argument of keeping the Yamaha! I will be keeping it until I'm ready to get the new one.
Anyhow, I was quoted a price of a 90 ETEC of around 10K rigged with gauges, prop, and controls. I know devrep on here got his Hatsu rigged for $7,200 so that's a big price gap.
Would like to get the facts and opinions on both. Begin!