My Etec has packed it in

[Jerk n Wined]

As another post said, seem weird after you just had a service. The Etecs are a good engine and alot are on the market right now so something is bound to happen. I have suzuki's and the etec are heaps quiter than traveling at speed with alot more go go getting onto the plain. Was the cap left off the oil bottle?
Another question, do you have a vhf radio on board? what are you doing at noth west island with 1 engine? On our last trip we had seen a couple of boats similer to yours 1hr past north west and i just couldnt believe my eyes. If it fails for whatever reason GAME OVER... Your a long way from home and i think people forget how far they have travelled. I am not saying your anything about your boating experience. Just a massive safety factor. Another way to get around this is 2 boats travelling together.

[WalrusLike]

I recall someone on here who volunteers with VMR saying its surprising how many towed skippers say "I've just had it serviced!"

Not saying that caused it... just that after my next service I will be making sure its a easy tow back trip. Just in case....

[fisho64]

I recall someone on here who volunteers with VMR saying its surprising how many towed skippers say "I've just had it serviced!"

probably cause it sounds better than "I wish I filled the tank right up...."

[crab man]

i dont think there is anything rong with a boat running a single motor traveling out that far aslong as they have the right saftey gear , when you spend 15k ? on a motor you should have faith that you can travel any distance with out fear of not returning .
Cheers Craig.
Bloody boats !!

[rcfisher]

Just to clarify we went out there on a barge with 8 other boats and 30 people+-. We do this every year. We were in diirect radio contact with the other boats and fellow campers on North West.

[uripper]

If this is a genuine motor failure not resulting from inadequate maintenance or improper operation then I would be looking for a contribution from Evinrude or I would be posting story (reporting facts accurately) in every website I could find.
Mal

[rcfisher]

Yeah i plan on emailing the Australian distributor today but from what other people have said i am not sure of my chances.

[Lancair]

Have you posted about your failure on www.etecownersgroup.com ?

There are some brilliant ETEC techs, like "Huey" from Sydney, who may have the answers you seek.

[rcfisher]

Thank Lancair will have a look.

[cormorant]

Pull the impeller ( installed right?) and check the temp sender and alarm was working if noel is on the right track?

What external fuel filter do you have? Did they ar service change it? Is it on firmly or was th4 fuel getting airated and caused lean ?

[goona]

As another post said, seem weird after you just had a service. The Etecs are a good engine and alot are on the market right now so something is bound to happen. I have suzuki's and the etec are heaps quiter than traveling at speed with alot more go go getting onto the plain. Was the cap left off the oil bottle?
Another question, do you have a vhf radio on board? what are you doing at noth west island with 1 engine? On our last trip we had seen a couple of boats similer to yours 1hr past north west and i just couldnt believe my eyes. If it fails for whatever reason GAME OVER... Your a long way from home and i think people forget how far they have travelled. I am not saying your anything about your boating experience. Just a massive safety factor. Another way to get around this is 2 boats travelling together.

I regulary go out to the Swains with one motor which is some 120klms off shore. II give my cooridinates to my profishing buddy back on shore and radio in with the Coast Guard and advise them of my return time. If he doesn't hear from me within three hours after I should be home he comes a looking. Do I think this is fool hardy. Not at all. I get my boat serviced regulary and have the upmost confidence is my boat handling abilities and the motor. In saying that I do own a Honda!!!

[rcfisher]

Well as of today here is where we are at. The etec to fix is going to cost around $5000 - $7000 to repair depending on new or second hand parts. Even if we spend this sort of money on repairs i do not think i will ever have the same confidence as i used to have with it. If we sell the boat as is i assume we would get nothing for it or if we sell it repaired cant help to think we would be passing our problems on to somebody else. The only other option i can see would be a new motor but at around 15k +- it is an expensive way to go. What do i do now?

[Chamelion]

Can you afford the new motor? If so, go that way.. I'm in a potentially similar position, but a new 40hp would only cost me 4k. Unfortunately, I can't afford it, so I'm kinda stuck. lol

[Darren Mc]

hey rcfisher,

Brisbane yamaha have F100detl four strokes for $12452 Plus fitting. Just for your info...
http://www.##############.com.au/

Just incase you decide to go that way.

[rcfisher]

Would the etec be worth anything to anybody?