You reached the limit of pages to see for today

Author Topic: Anybody seen the new Evinrude G2?  (Read 472 times)


October 15, 2014, 07:30:21 PM
Reply #1

GoneFission

  • Information Offline
  • Mechanical Master
  • Posts: 3479
Re: Anybody seen the new Evinrude G2?
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2014, 07:30:21 PM »
Yep - should be a go-fast, high dollar mota...
Cap'n John
1980 22-2 CCP
Mercury 200 Optimax 
ASPA0345M80I
"Gone Fission"
ClassicAquasport Member #209


October 15, 2014, 08:04:58 PM
Reply #2

seabob4

  • Information Offline
  • Rigging Master
  • Posts: 9087
Re: Anybody seen the new Evinrude G2?
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2014, 08:04:58 PM »
Yep, saw a couple a few months ago at Pelican Marine in Hudson (odd, a Yam dealer), one a butt ugly orange to match the orange DC it was hanging on...


Corner of 520 and A1A...

October 15, 2014, 08:52:58 PM
Reply #3

CLM65

  • Information Offline
  • Posts: 1394
Re: Anybody seen the new Evinrude G2?
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2014, 08:52:58 PM »
They had a few at the boat show in Tampa last month.  Kinda cool looking once you get used to them.  They come in a variety of color combinations, so you can pick one to "accessorize" your boat.
Craig

2002 205 Osprey, 200 HP Yamaha OX66


1967 22-2 Flatback (Rebuild in progress)

October 25, 2014, 06:02:22 PM
Reply #4

GoneFission

  • Information Offline
  • Mechanical Master
  • Posts: 3479
Re: Anybody seen the new Evinrude G2?
« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2014, 06:02:22 PM »
This is a new design and the first major design change in a long time.  The old JohnnyRude V-6 motas were 90 degree V-6 blocks that got started with the V-4 blocks in the 1970s.  This is a 74 degree block that will be inherently better balanced, smoother, and should be more durable than the old design.  I notice all models - 200HP through 300HP have the same 3.4 liter block - so tuning and programming are where the HP difference is.  This means the 200 should have great torque and probably be the best value of the lineup.  All of them run on 87 octane fuel, so the tuning cannot be over-tweaked like some others manufacturers do...   :roll:  

The styling is, well, uh, different.  I think it will be a love/hate thing - some will love it - some will hate it.   :batman:  But this is from someone with an alien on the transom...   :alien:

See ya on the water!
Cap'n John
1980 22-2 CCP
Mercury 200 Optimax 
ASPA0345M80I
"Gone Fission"
ClassicAquasport Member #209


September 14, 2015, 07:43:06 AM
Reply #5

gcapehart

  • Information Offline
  • Posts: 91
Re: Anybody seen the new Evinrude G2?
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2015, 07:43:06 AM »
Glow in the Dark,
       Thanks for the discussion of the new etecs. I have an 82 25xf with an 89 looper. She still runs great. But it wasn't until I passed 50 that my arthritis started to act up. So the 225 Johnson is 25 years old. Our harbor master says we ought to be looking to repower. So I'm considering an etec225 v. a 4-stroke. I see all the etec claims about quieter, more torgue, lighter(ought to be!), but they also claim 15-20% mileage. Do you have any insight on that. Gary    PS: We have a great local guy checked out service the old Girl each spring and Mike said this past May, "She runs great!" So is it still a better deal with her & regular service v. a new motor?
     Gary in Bangor, Maine
Maine25XF. Late to the gate we love our boat. Others are humbled by the Sally-Carol. We treat her like family, only better! If you have any tips, insights, or positions on the health benefits of two-stroke exhaust,  please opine and inform. Gary

September 14, 2015, 06:04:22 PM
Reply #6

RickK

  • *****
  • Information Offline
  • Administrator
  • Posts: 11123
Re: Anybody seen the new Evinrude G2?
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2015, 06:04:22 PM »
Hi Gary,
My  :2Cents:,
If it ain't broke and still "runs great" why would you want to spend $20-25k.  My original '91 Yammy 250 (only 2 years younger than yours) on my '92 230 still runs great (knocking on wood) so until something happens I am not dropping a dime on her.  $20-25k buys a lot of years of SeaTow for piece of mind and a ride to the dock. Also buys a lot of paint to keep the motor looking good.
Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

 

SimplePortal 2.3.5 © 2008-2012, SimplePortal