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**Yams** · 02-22-2011, 02:45 PM

If you were going to outfit a new 17ft Dargel Skout with one, which would it be and why?

We are strongly considering trading in our big boat for a small, new one. This past weekend really cemented that idea with me after dropping over 400 dollars on a weekend at the coast with the guys...and that was SPLITTING all the costs!

I cant afford that, espeically when it is just me paying for it all, and even if i could, i dont want to!

Anyway, that said. Im wondering about the pros and cons of said engines! Thanks!

**bubbas kenner** · 02-22-2011, 02:53 PM

etec cannot speak for suke I have an 08 115 etec and its doing just fine .

**bills106** · 02-22-2011, 02:58 PM

Just went through that same decission myself and the Suzuki 4-stroke won out. Had a chance for a very good deal on en E-Tec and was tempted but I've also run a DF115 Suzuki for the last 6 years with absolutely no problems whatsoever. Changed the oil every 200 hours, water pump every other year and plugs at 5 and that's it. Biggest issue would be who is going to service in your area and how good they are.

**ReelWork** · 02-22-2011, 03:06 PM

Suzuki.... Did a lot of research on the higher HP models and the Suzuki was clearly the better/more reliable motor. The E-Tec was kind of a **** shoot as to whether you had reliability or shop queen based on the dozen or so owners I spoke with.. The suzuki on the hand as 100% reliable - straight from the owners (also about a dozen or so)

**Salt&Sol** · 02-22-2011, 03:28 PM

you also need to look at your application, if you are going to have 3 folks on that boat, getting up in shallow with a 4 stroke will be a bit tougher than the hole shot of a 2 stroke, no matter the brand that is the case. If you dont do real shallow, then no need to put that into your equation. good luck, take some rides and have fun making the decision. BTW I love my current Etech and used to have a Suzuki 2 stroke 175 hp (4 power heads) but I just assume I got one serious bad apple!!!

**EvansMarine** · 02-22-2011, 03:39 PM

Suzuki

**Yams** · 02-22-2011, 04:28 PM

Lot of Suzuki's....what is people's aversion to the Etec?

**ANYBDYHERE** · 02-22-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Yams

Lot of Suzuki's....what is people's aversion to the Etec?

Well....To start with, No inspections or adjustments, no changing gearcase lube, no spring tune-ups. For a full three years, then every three years after that. Up to an extra $1,850 in your pocket.

195 fewer than a four-stroke. No valves, belts, camshafts or pulleys to adjust or replace. No telling how much that could cost.

No oil changes A four-stroke gets one every six months or 100 hours

**[email protected]** · 02-22-2011, 05:18 PM

what size motor? Is E-tec and Suzuki the only motors they rig on Dargels?

**McBeast** · 02-22-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ANYBDYHERE

Well....To start with, No inspections or adjustments, no changing gearcase lube, no spring tune-ups. For a full three years, then every three years after that. Up to an extra $1,850 in your pocket.

195 fewer than a four-stroke. No valves, belts, camshafts or pulleys to adjust or replace. No telling how much that could cost.

No oil changes A four-stroke gets one every six months or 100 hours

You sound like a suzuki brochure.

02-22-2011, 02:45 PM	#1
Yams The Antaginator Join Date: Jul 16 2008 Location: Boerne, TX Age: 43 Posts: 5,963 Rep Power: 21485369	Evinrude Etec vs. Suzuki 4stroke If you were going to outfit a new 17ft Dargel Skout with one, which would it be and why? We are strongly considering trading in our big boat for a small, new one. This past weekend really cemented that idea with me after dropping over 400 dollars on a weekend at the coast with the guys...and that was SPLITTING all the costs! I cant afford that, espeically when it is just me paying for it all, and even if i could, i dont want to! Anyway, that said. Im wondering about the pros and cons of said engines! Thanks!

02-22-2011, 03:28 PM	#5
Salt&Sol Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Aug 23 2010 Location: Lakeway (The Hills) Age: 47 Posts: 383 Rep Power: 3811352	Hole Shot you also need to look at your application, if you are going to have 3 folks on that boat, getting up in shallow with a 4 stroke will be a bit tougher than the hole shot of a 2 stroke, no matter the brand that is the case. If you dont do real shallow, then no need to put that into your equation. good luck, take some rides and have fun making the decision. BTW I love my current Etech and used to have a Suzuki 2 stroke 175 hp (4 power heads) but I just assume I got one serious bad apple!!!

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02-22-2011, 02:53 PM	#2
bubbas kenner Gods blessings surround us. Join Date: Sep 04 2010 Location: Laporte Texas Age: 59 Posts: 12,712 Rep Power: 21491338	etec cannot speak for suke I have an 08 115 etec and its doing just fine .

02-22-2011, 02:58 PM	#3
bills106 Between the deep blue and hard rock Join Date: Jan 12 2011 Location: Beaufort NC Age: 59 Posts: 74 Rep Power: 255832	Just went through that same decission myself and the Suzuki 4-stroke won out. Had a chance for a very good deal on en E-Tec and was tempted but I've also run a DF115 Suzuki for the last 6 years with absolutely no problems whatsoever. Changed the oil every 200 hours, water pump every other year and plugs at 5 and that's it. Biggest issue would be who is going to service in your area and how good they are.

02-22-2011, 03:06 PM	#4
ReelWork Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: May 21 2004 Location: Marion, Tx Age: 51 Posts: 6,697 Rep Power: 21487620	Suzuki.... Did a lot of research on the higher HP models and the Suzuki was clearly the better/more reliable motor. The E-Tec was kind of a **** shoot as to whether you had reliability or shop queen based on the dozen or so owners I spoke with.. The suzuki on the hand as 100% reliable - straight from the owners (also about a dozen or so)

02-22-2011, 03:39 PM	#6
EvansMarine Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Jun 07 2010 Location: bacliff, TX Age: 45 Posts: 3,380 Rep Power: 21482095	Suzuki

02-22-2011, 04:28 PM	#7
Yams The Antaginator Join Date: Jul 16 2008 Location: Boerne, TX Age: 43 Posts: 5,963 Rep Power: 21485369	Lot of Suzuki's....what is people's aversion to the Etec?

02-22-2011, 05:18 PM	#9
[email protected] Banned Join Date: Jun 25 2005 Location: N. Padre Island, Tx Posts: 2,983 Rep Power: 0	what size motor? Is E-tec and Suzuki the only motors they rig on Dargels?

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