Evinrude is now making a pontoon motor

[nathan]

I received an email today from Evinrude and they are coming out with a pontoon motor.

http://ebm.cheetahmail.com/c/tag/hBSbsK ... 0yahoo.com

[HandymanHerb]

Dam Brady is in that evinrude commerical

[ToonGuy]

Not to many detials on what makes it different then any others...sounds like marketing at it's best . Still cool to see some big new toons in the back yard. I didn't make it down to snoop around, but my buddy said they had some impressive rigs.

[nathan]

Sounds like the pontoon series has softer motor mounts, different gear ratio, and an external oil tank for more oil capacity. I think it is interesting that a motor manufacturer is finally building motors for the pontoon people. I wonder if mercury and the others will follow suit.

[OK Toon]

Since these have an external oil tank, does that mean these are 2-stroke motors?

[margaritaman]

I believe ETecs are two stroke motors. I wonder if 90HP is the only horse power they will make or this is just the beginning of a series if sales fly out.

[rsmith]

cool to see something supposedly built specifically for toons. I agree, probably lots of marketing. Looking forward to reviews to see of the "pontoon" features make much difference.

Has to speak to the growing popularity of toons!

[RonKMiller]

It's a lot more than marketing. They've done their homework and created an entirely new class of motor. I was especially interested in the claim that it gets two times the fuel economy of four strokes. A two stroke more efficient than a four stroke?? 3 years or 300 hours between service, winterize it yourself - pretty darned cool. Let's not forget the 25 amp charging system and CARB certified, not to mention the huge remote oil reservoir. Good thinking there. I wonder how much it weighs, and I'll bet the price is insane but considering all the new features probably well worth it.

My rock solid 87' Yammy 90 hp 2 stroke will stay on my boat until it pukes - but it is dirty, gets horrible fuel economy and only has a 10 amp charger. With 41 gallons of fuel I can only go 80 miles with a 20% reserve.

[lakerunner]

Sounds like the pontoon series has softer motor mounts, different gear ratio, and an external oil tank for more oil capacity. I think it is interesting that a motor manufacturer is finally building motors for the pontoon people. I wonder if mercury and the others will follow suit.

BigFoots by Merc are made for toons


Like the bigger motor mounts as at idle and low rpm mine shakes the boat and rattles doors

[fergusmj]

Straight from Evinrude's site

Evinrude E-TEC Pontoon Series
Tailored to meet the specific needs of pontoon owners, Evinrude E-TEC Pontoon Series outboards are available in 90, 115 and 150 horsepower options. Furthermore, the 90 HP engine comes in two different models – the E90SL and E90SNL. These new offerings are the ideal choice for any midsize-to-larger pontoon application.
Best-in-class features of the Pontoon Series include:
Advanced Motor Mounts – reduces vibration by up to 40 percent, giving consumers a smoother, quieter and more comfortable boating experience
Comes standard on the 90 and 150 HP models
Optimized Gear Ratio – provides additional thrust for quicker acceleration, improved throttle response and greater maneuverability while at the dock
Comes standard on the 90 and 115 HP models
Remote Oil Tank – extends time between fill ups to 100 hours or more and allows easy access for checking and re-filling
Comes standard on the E90SL model and offered as an accessory on E90SNL, 115 and 150 HP models

[jediger]

Looks like they are making up to 150HP. Pulled up the specs on the website though comparing the 150 Pontoon and the 150HO. Aside from the expected increase in prop level HP with the HO, I couldn't see a difference in gear ratios, weight or anything else.

We've got a 250HO on our pontoon and it's already whisper quiet compared to our last boat. Will be interesting to hear people's experiences as this hits the larger market.

[HandymanHerb]

My 91 Evinrude had a remote oil tank, big deal, but I'm glad to see they are working on making an engine for pontoons, what took them so long ?

[Bamaman]

They could always make some porting changes to the powerhead.

It'll be nice to see some comparisons between the different brands of motors.