BRP and the Evinrude brand are gearing up for a great year in 2013. This is a company that wants its customers to spend more time on the water and less time performing maintenance on their outboards. We can attest to their goodness because we personally test some of the best each year. There is nothing like flying through the water with an Evinrude E-TEC strapped to the back of the boat.
What’s New
The newest engine to hit the powerful Evinrude E-TEC line up is the 135 H.O. Starting back in January, delivery began at authorized Evinrude dealers around the country as news of this new outboard began to spread.
The Evinrude E-TEC 135 H.O. provides superior value and a real choice for power and performance in the 100-150 hp segment. There are numerous reasons this engine will be a best-in-class – the two-stroke design allows it to have up to 36 percent more torque than competitive 150 hp four-strokes.
A V6 cylinder engine with more displacement means more torque, more low-end power and more top-end speed. The 135 H.O. has 2.6 liters of displacement. It also comes in an ultra lightweight design at just 418 pounds, offering the best power-to-weight ratio in the industry and allowing for better fuel efficiency, less draft, better handling and less stress on the boat structure.Another reason these outboards are so popular is because they use 195 fewer parts than an average four-stroke and less parts mean less opportunity for malfunction.
“Ideal for pontoon boats especially, the 135 H.O. will fit most every type of boating activity in this horsepower segment,” says Karl Sandstrom, product manager for BRP’s Outboard Engine Division. “Specifically engineered to push the horsepower limits, the Evinrude E-TEC 135 H.O. is perfect for boaters who want maximum power and performance, and it easily excels against competitive 100-150 hp outboard engines.”
Advantages
With more than twice the total output of its competitors, the Evinrude E-TEC 135 H.O. delivers enough power to run all of today’s electronics with less chance of a dead battery. Another great feature is the multi-point oiling system where oil is injected at the crankcase and cylinder block, dramatically improving lubrication at slow speeds and increasing engine life.
The 135 H.O. has maximum power allowed for its horsepower rating, but still maintains a 3-star emission rating from the EPA and can deliver as much as three times better fuel economy at idle speeds than competitive four-stroke models. With a factory-backed, three-year, non-declining warranty and three years or 300 hours with no dealer-scheduled maintenance, the 135 H.O. is factory-tuned for high performance applications.
Full Range
The Evinrude lineup from 3.5 to 300 hp offers customers superior value across a full range of applications. Engines are available at authorized Evinrude dealerships worldwide.
Besides the new 135 H.O., Evinrude has more options in its H.O. lineup. In fact, they are available from 15 to 250 hp. The nice thing about the high output engines is that they require little maintenance (actually no dealer scheduled maintenance for three years or 300 hours). Once you have passed the three-year mark, you will need to change the gear case lube and do a spring tune-up once every three years, which is not much of a commitment and helps explain the Evinrude E-TEC’s popularity among owners. Evinrude estimates that this will save you $1,850 -- no one can complain about that.
Added Power
The high output Evinrude E-TEC engine line up is also known for a quicker throttle response and less fuel consumption. They have twice the power strokes of a four-stroke engine, plus the computer-controlled engine management module (EMM) that delivers the perfect fuel mix directly to the combustion chamber for hair-trigger response. Each outboard has an EMM that makes more than 8 million calculations per second. What this means to the average consumer is that it uses the exact amount of fuel necessary at any given rpm. This means less waste and better fuel economy.
Another bonus point is that Evinrude E-TEC engines only require 87 octane fuel, not premium like some other two- or four-strokes. The same concept applies to the oil. With lower oil consumption, you don’t have to change it as much.
Evinrude E-TEC is a great match for pontoons because of the quiet idle. Very little vibration creates the perfect setup for conversing with family and friends. A combination of advance cowling designs, sound-dampening materials, acoustically tuned exhaust and intake systems and superior combustion are the reasons these engines are remarkably quiet.
Evinrude intentionally uses large, robust gear designs to extend durability and give you peace of mind as you set for the open water. They engineered low-gear ratios combine with large-diameter propeller capabilities to help meet the high-thrust needs of ‘toon owners, so no matter how big your boat is, you can accelerate quickly and stop suddenly and safely.
One of our favorite features of an Evinrude E-TEC is that you can fog and re-fog it anytime. It’s an automatic feature that takes four minutes so you can say goodbye to winterization, and hello to impromptu trips out on the water during unseasonably warm days. You want to go fishing in December? Go! Your engine will be ready.
Since the outboard engine is such a huge part of your investment, make sure you know what you are getting. The great people at BRP are committed to superior customer service and will be there if you ever have questions. They want you to be happy with your purchase and get the most out of your investment so they put the time and money into engineering their engines correctly the first time. For more information, visit www.evinrude.com and become a part of the online Evinrude community at www.evinrudenation.com.
