Etec or ProXs?

**sorrydog** · 02-08-2015, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by badbull

I've always been partial to Mercury motors and sorry dog …any motor will lock up after it's over heated!

Never seen one that wouldn't lock-up (or any other type of engine) from over heating. But only seen one model that appears to can/have cylinders issues from over heating. Hey, this entire discussion is like men discussing if they like blonds, redheads, etc...... They all have their good and bad points and based upon ones experience, which is different with each person. I use to like brunettes with blue eyes until I got a divorce from one. Now I'm strictly a "blond" man. Let the blond jokes begin!

**catch fillet** · 02-08-2015, 09:44 AM

Got rid of my blonde 25yrs ago----if I had done what I wanted would have been out of prison by now,and not pay all the alimony

**blindhog** · 02-08-2015, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by crappielimits

What I'm trying to say is that 115s are an in between motor that is usually under power for most boats. Running a boat under power is like pulling a trailer full of concrete up hill. It will work and you may be able to go fast enough but it will eventually break or overheat. I was always told by experienced boaters to try to be near max HP rating when rigging a boat. I have learned the hard way this is true. That said most Mercurys put out more HP than they are rated for. My 150 gets around 168HP. Same year model Yammy only averages 147HP in its 150. I do not recommend the E-tec. I would go with the Mercury but the only comparable motor is the Yamaha SHO.

I totally understand where your coming from CL.
My hull is a little over 900lbs all composite. I am looking hard at the ProXs due to the extra HP as it revs up. Plus I like the graphics!

Etec--- Has 7 year warranty...less moving parts...more hole shot G forces

ProXs---only 3 year warranty...a lot of parts to go wrong....better saltwater resistant construction..more speed and a little better gas mileage...less $ purchase

To get the better purchase price with the ProXs I have to buy from BassPro...

**sorrydog** · 02-08-2015, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by catch fillet

Got rid of my blonde 25yrs ago----if I had done what I wanted would have been out of prison by now,and not pay all the alimony

Did U marry my ex-wife's sister?

**6165 Drbombay** · 02-08-2015, 01:51 PM

sometime its cheaper to keeper her

**pop_r** · 02-09-2015, 08:19 AM

Merc is lighter, will have better fuel eco.. and is stronger!! But it sounds like you already have your mind made up. I haven't heard of a over heat issue with the xs or the four stroke.... many more black motors running around than them blue and grey ones... js. Merc opti vs Yammy 4 stroke 150s on same boat that my father has, the merc is faster and has lil better fuel economy.

**blindhog** · 02-09-2015, 07:58 PM

I am still teetering.
Its the 7 year warranty thing for me.

**badbull** · 02-10-2015, 10:03 PM

I always wonder if manufacturers give you a longer warranty is it because they know your going to need it?

**Fuzzy** · 02-11-2015, 10:17 AM

How do you check the horn? I nave a hotsu 30. thanks

Originally Posted by crappielimits

What size boat? If it will handle it I would go with a 150. Never liked a 115 they are usually under power and give trouble. Call Kyle at Bainbridge Marine or Mike Sr. at Mikes Marine. They are the best in our area. I use Kyle he is a fisherman and is very knowledgable and fair. He shows you the parts he takes off and why they broke. Mike is probably the most knowledgable mechanic I know, he been in it probably 50 years by now. He is usually backed up a couple weeks. I stopped by to ask him about welding a crack in my out of warranty G3 that I didn't by from him mind you and he called G3 and hand them send me a brand new hull. Everything but outboard was replaced no questions asked. What was really impressive was I had been looking at a new boat with him and he knew it was going to cost a sale but he does what is right and cares about the fisherman.

As for the outboard, I would get Mercury, Suzuki or yamaha. The Mercury will have more power and less fuel in the ProXS. I also would not mess with bass pro they cost more and are a chain store never know who will work on your motor or if they will still be there when you come back. I like the personal relationship with a mechanic who knows me, my outboard and how I use it. Kyle is the kinda guy I can call if I need a part and he will leave it out for me and tell me pay him later if I can't make it before closing. I can call him when on water and he will walk me through a problem. That's service is hard to find nowadays. Good luck!

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