One of the world's leaders in outboard motor manufacturing will no longer exist. Evinrude motors parent company, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), announced last week that it would discontinue manufacturing of its Evinrude E-TEC and E-TEC G2 outboard engines.

Is Evinrude discontinued?

BRP announced Wednesday, May 27 it was discontinuing production of its Evinrude motors, manufactured in Sturtevant, Wis. Evinrude offered the E-TEC and E-TEC G2 engines. ... "Our outboard engines business has been greatly impacted by COVID-19, obliging us to discontinue production of our outboard motors immediately.

Why is Evinrude discontinued?

“Our outboard engines business has been greatly impacted by COVID-19, obliging us to discontinue production of our outboard motors immediately. This business segment had already been facing some challenges and the impact from the current context has forced our hand,” said José Boisjoli, President and CEO of BRP.

Did Mercury buy out Evinrude?

BRP Discontinues Evinrude Outboard Engines, Signs Agreement with Mercury Marine. ... Following BRP's decision to discontinue E-TEC and E-TEC G2 outboard engines, the company has signed an agreement with market leader Mercury Marine to support boat packages and continue to supply outboard engines to their boat brands.

Will Evinrude still honor warranty?

Does my Evinrude engine remain under warranty? Yes, we will continue to supply customers service parts as needed and honor our manufacturer limited warranty coverage and extended service contracts.

The REAL Reason Evinrude Outboards Stopped Production

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Would you still buy an Evinrude?

One of the world's leaders in outboard motor manufacturing will no longer exist. Evinrude motors parent company, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), announced last week that it would discontinue manufacturing of its Evinrude E-TEC and E-TEC G2 outboard engines.

What will Mercury do with Evinrude?

Since Evinrude production will end, BRP has signed an agreement with Mercury Marine to "support boat packages and continue to supply outboard engines to our boat brands." Mercury will become the outboard engine of choice for Alumacraft, Manitou, and Telwater boat brands, effective immediately.

Can you still buy ETEC outboards?

BRP announced it has re-oriented its marine business by focusing on the growth of its boat brands with new technology and innovative marine products. We will discontinue production of Evinrude E-TEC and E-TEC G2 outboard engines.

How many hours will an ETEC last?

Generally they saw about 800 hours. So for the last four years they have been replacing those etecs with Yamaha 4 strokes and are having great results (no issues).

Does Mercury still make outboard motors?

Mercury Marine is a marine engine division of Brunswick Corporation. Its main product is manufacturing and selling outboard motors. It also produces the MerCruiser line of sterndrives and inboard motors.

Are Evinrude ETEC motors good?

Evinrude's New E-TEC 150 Is the Most Efficient Boat Engine We've Ever Seen. ... If you, like me, enjoy nerding out on outboard motors, then prepare to indulge your inner marine-propulsion geek with this news of Evinrude's new 150-horsepower E-TEC G2. With outboards, they're pretty much all reliable these days.

Did Evinrude ever make a 4 stroke?

The new Evinrude portable 4 strokes have a lot to offer anyone looking for the best small engines available. More in the three-cylinder class. Lighter and tougher than the other guys with more electrical output. And with the incredible Evinrude tiller, you're in total control of your engine.

When did Evinrude start making ETEC?

On 27th September 2001, the first Bombardier Inc. -built Evinrude came off the assembly line. Two years later, in February 2004, the company launched the Evinrude E-TEC technology at the Miami Boat Show, including the in-line, 2-cylinder 40, 50 and 60 hp engines, and the in-line, 3-cylinder 75 and 90 hp engines.

When did Johnson outboards go out of business?

It has been owned since 2001 by the Canadian firm Bombardier Recreational Products. Bombardier stopped selling outboards under the Johnson brand after 2007, and moved all sales entirely to Evinrude Outboard Motors until they were discontinued in June 2020.

When did BRP buy Evinrude?

The Evinrude engine was invented by Ole Evinrude in 1907, and they have been built in Wisconsin since 1907. BRP acquired the company in 2001.

What is Evinrude project ghost?

Ghost or ghost in French, the name of the new project of BRP, the parent company of the marine engine manufacturer Evinrude, is unequivocal. Propulsion and outboard motor must become invisible to give the yachtsman more space and naval designers and architects more freedom.

How reliable are Evinrude outboards?

Not great, but very, very good. For the most part, the engine has always started reliably, and runs like a clock. Over the last 10 years, we've only had two problems that can be attributed to manufacturing or design issues: One fuel injector failed under warranty.

Who took over Evinrude?

BRP stepped in, purchased the brand, recalled bad engines, improved the technology and brought Evinrude back to the marketplace in 2003 with the launch of the E-TEC line of outboards. These engines built on Evinrude's commitment to two-strokes and delivered more torque and better fuel economy.

Are any outboard motors made in USA?

Evinrude is now the only outboard company whose complete line of motors are built in the USA.

Are parts available for Evinrude outboard motors?

Sure you can use aftermarket parts when you service or repair your Evinrude but you'll be weakening your outboard. With genuine OEM Evinrude parts you get the manufacturing precision of the BRP Evinrude factory that ensures your OEM parts are built to the required quality and standard.

Does Evinrude still make 2 stroke outboards?

Evinrude Engine Production Shutdown

The Canadian group BRP indicated in a press release dated May 27, 2020, that production of Evinrude outboard engines has ceased. Manufacturing of E-TEC and E-TEC G2 engines at the Stutevant plant will cease.

Is ETEC a 4 stroke?

Is Evinrude E-TEC a 2-Stroke or a 4-Stroke technology? ... The technology is considered 2-Stroke, Direct Injection. Evinrude E-TEC in fact, has cleaner exhaust emissions than a 4-stroke, it produces 5 to 10 times less Carbon Monoxide (CO) while idling or trolling.

Can you still buy a new 2-stroke outboard?

Yamaha and Mercury have stopped producing direct-injection 2-stroke outboards (Tohatsu still builds a few), but the latest-generation 4-strokes weigh the same as 2-strokes and offer the latest digital advances.

What oil is comparable to XD100?

AMSOIL fully supports the use of HP Marine™ as a replacement for Evinrude XD100 in Evinrude E-TEC™ engines, and warrants its use according to the AMSOIL Limited Liability Warranty (G1363).