Motor upgrade

nobass · 09-19-10, 09:03 PM

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

florida fisher · 09-19-10, 09:10 PM

I really like the e-tec but they are pretty pricey.

MIbasser · 09-19-10, 09:43 PM

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.

nobass · 09-19-10, 09:52 PM

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

nofearengineer · 09-19-10, 11:48 PM

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.

florida fisher · 09-19-10, 11:58 PM

haha, nofear you think you need a bigger engine? I have a 28 horsepower

Abbeysdad · 09-20-10, 08:45 AM

Nofear has the need fer speed.

(edit: top gun reference)

nobass · 09-20-10, 05:32 PM

thanks for input found a 2009 e tec new, 75 hp for just over 5k went with that. has 5 yr factory warnt.i

09-19-10, 09:03 PM	#1
nobass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: clarksville, tn, Posts: 1,690	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 __________________ the only easy day was yesterday

09-19-10, 09:10 PM	#2
florida fisher BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 126	I really like the e-tec but they are pretty pricey. __________________ Yes I admit I have a fishin' problem i troll the lake round and round.

09-19-10, 09:52 PM	#4
nobass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: clarksville, tn, Posts: 1,690	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 __________________ the only easy day was yesterday

09-19-10, 11:48 PM	#5
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	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. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

09-19-10, 11:58 PM	#6
florida fisher BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 126	haha, nofear you think you need a bigger engine? I have a 28 horsepower __________________ Yes I admit I have a fishin' problem i troll the lake round and round.

09-19-10, 09:43 PM	#3
MIbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Okemos, MI Posts: 1,447	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.

09-20-10, 08:45 AM	#7
Abbeysdad BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central NY - Finger Lakes Posts: 1,307	Nofear has the need fer speed. (edit: top gun reference) __________________ Fish now, work later Last edited by Abbeysdad; 09-20-10 at 10:49 AM.

09-20-10, 05:32 PM	#8
nobass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: clarksville, tn, Posts: 1,690	thanks for input found a 2009 e tec new, 75 hp for just over 5k went with that. has 5 yr factory warnt.i __________________ the only easy day was yesterday

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