Have we seen this already?

[RickK]

Quite an Ad.


Anyone have one of these and have a different result?

[DOCREED]

a couple of 200s would look good on my boat.

[RickK]

Hey Doc, did you get the Merc's T&T fixed?

[Jack Hart]

Bogus commercial.  A John Deere will also out pull a Ferrari.  A two-stroke will always have more low end than a four-stroke, but it doesn't mean that the four-stroke will put out less power or be less economical.  I'd love to have a new Etec or G2, but commercials like this are a slap in the face to anyone with any basic knowledge of the subject.

[RickK]

"Marketing math" is a magical thing and does, to most, what they intend - get someone to buy their product.

[fitz73222]

Well fellas,
This aint the first time this has been tried. Circa 1930. Enjoy!


http://mirc.sc.edu/islandora/object/usc%3A22914

[gcapehart]

"Marketing math" is a magical thing and does, to most, what they intend - get someone to buy their product.

Rick,
      We have an 82 25xf with an 89 Johnson vro 225. It runs great! It gets yearly service and we pamper the whole rig. My question though is, our Harbormaster/ex Coast Guard says with a 25 year old motor we ought to think repower. With this season almost over here in Maine, we have thought too, should we follow that logic. So we'd look in the off-season for a deal. The 4-strokes are much heavier than the 225 looper. The etec is lighter than 4-strokes. The old girl runs great, words of our mechanic, Graves Dry Land Marine, Orrington, Maine(yes that is a plug for Great Boat Guy!). I have also heard the debate of: How many hours are you on the water? What is the real fuel consumption of the looper v. 4-stroke v. etec at cruising about 20-22 knots, and/or are there any other newer technologies for replacement with a new 225 being somewhere in the $15-20,000.00 range? Your insight on etecs or referring to any objective testing on any motor would be an immense help. Thanks, Gary and Suzy

[RickK]

Hi Gary,
I'm no expert by any means but as I stated in the other post about the same thing - I'd run it into the ground and then worry about a new motor.  Just keep SeaTow up to date.