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Old 09-19-10, 09:03 PM   #1
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Question Motor upgrade

i have a 98 johnson 90hp motor on a 98 18ft lowes bass boat . i have not had it on the water for 3 years due to health issues both mind and wifes. i would like to but a new motor on it and start fishing again was wondering what would be better a e tech or and optmia or another brand, youe input would be greatly welcome. i would either go with a 70 or 90 hp
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Old 09-19-10, 09:10 PM   #2
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I really like the e-tec but they are pretty pricey.
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Old 09-19-10, 09:43 PM   #3
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Is there a reason you want to get a new motor? $6K is a lot for new power on a 12 year old boat that is worth about $8K with the current power.
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Old 09-19-10, 09:52 PM   #4
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yes i had to have the motor rebuilt once already i really don't trust it . the boat is in great shape everthing works and i like the lay out
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Old 09-19-10, 11:48 PM   #5
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The whole E-Tec vs Optimax thing is a bit of a hornet's nest, really. I think you will find a bunch of guys who think one is great and the other is crap, and vice-versa.

In truth, I think both are probably great motors (I must admit, I own a Opti' 115, and I love it, though I really need a bigger one). You probably couldn't go wrong with either. Just get the best deal you can, regardless. Shop around, and don't play the marketing games.
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Old 09-19-10, 11:58 PM   #6
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haha, nofear you think you need a bigger engine? I have a 28 horsepower
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Nofear has the need fer speed.

(edit: top gun reference)
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thanks for input found a 2009 e tec new, 75 hp for just over 5k went with that. has 5 yr factory warnt.i
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