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Forum: Technical Q&A

25-11-2004, 06:48 PM

Replies: 28

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Posted By Brambles

Thanks for the reply. We were tempted by the...

Thanks for the reply.

We were tempted by the Merc, but in the end we went for the Rude 250 Etec. It doesn't need a service for 3 years, or 300 hours, so hopefully the dealers should have their...

Forum: Technical Q&A

28-10-2004, 04:38 PM

Replies: 28

2 Stoke Outboards

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Posted By Brambles

We are clearly a couple of loosers Johnny. ...

We are clearly a couple of loosers Johnny.

How do you fancy joint platinum membership of Seastart? We could get our own dedicated rescue boat fully loaded with Steyr/Evinrude parts. :cry:

Forum: Technical Q&A

28-10-2004, 03:26 PM

Replies: 28

2 Stoke Outboards

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Posted By Brambles

Thanks for that Mark, I hope he doesn't come back...

Thanks for that Mark, I hope he doesn't come back and say they are a bag of shite - the deals been done....

Did you get some crew sorted for the French trip?

Have a good one :cheers:
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Forum: Technical Q&A

27-10-2004, 11:24 PM

Replies: 28

2 Stoke Outboards

Views: 3,064

Posted By Brambles

Decision made

After much deliberation an Evinrude 250 Etec is on its way. Apparently it will be the first customer engine in the UK, so lets hope its a good un!

Evinrude appear to have got the quality issues...

Forum: Technical Q&A

04-10-2004, 08:17 PM

Replies: 28

2 Stoke Outboards

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Posted By Brambles

Thanks for all your input guys. We have had...

Thanks for all your input guys.

We have had a lot of negative feedback on Mercury engines as well, but curiously all by word of mouth rather than on forums, including a man in Scandinavia who has...

Forum: Technical Q&A

03-10-2004, 06:51 PM

Replies: 28

2 Stoke Outboards

Views: 3,064

Posted By Brambles

I think I would have to agree with this. The...

I think I would have to agree with this. The brand seems to be much stronger & like you say that has got to help at sale time.

But, the Evenrude has an extra 25hp & you can never have enough of...

Forum: Technical Q&A

02-10-2004, 02:35 PM

Replies: 28

2 Stoke Outboards

Views: 3,064

Posted By Brambles

Hi Tony, Yes that is a plus point. It would...

Hi Tony,

Yes that is a plus point. It would be good to know how often their services will be required though....

Forum: Technical Q&A

02-10-2004, 12:14 AM

Replies: 28

2 Stoke Outboards

Views: 3,064

Posted By Brambles

The Evinrude dealers have said that the new...

The Evinrude dealers have said that the new models are less complex and more reliable than the Mercs. Now they would say that which is why I'm asking here if anyone has first hand experience.

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Forum: Technical Q&A

01-10-2004, 08:21 PM

Replies: 28

2 Stoke Outboards

Views: 3,064

Posted By Brambles

2 Stoke Outboards

Hi,

I would be grateful for any feedback on this one.

The choice is between a new Evenrude 250 or Merc Opti 225 on an 8.1m rib (yes I know...)

Our only benchmark is a four stroke 225 which...

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