Several inaccuracies here. The latest generation of Evinrude outboards were actually more environmentally friendly than the four stroke competitors. And they didn't run at higher rpm's and wear out quicker than four stroke outboards. Thats simply false. Unfortunately, most didn't understand that l Evinrude engineering had created a superior product. They bought into the inaccurate stereotypes of two stroke engines. So Mercury and the Japanese outboard companies prospered and Evinrude floundered. The problems they had with the FICHT motors prior to Bombardier didn't help.

Such a shame to discontinue one of the best outboards out there. They are quiet, fuel efficient, and basically bullet proof. I currently have a 90 hp on my boat and absolutely love it. Can barely hear it at idle. Can't believe they would discontinue them but keep those 3 wheeled things. And what's worse is brp signed with mercury to make sure they would still be able to make boat packages.

I love Envinrude Motors. The most erecent one was an original 1st edition 225 H. O. E Tec on dual console Stratos bass boat. It got better gas mileage and out ran the Yamaha 250 SHO on a 20' single console Skeeter and i was loaded with fishing gear. I had no issues with my ETEC!

With the trouble I am having in getting my current Etec G2 fix because of lack of parts... I would never purchase another Evinrude . Sorry BRP... I don't trust these brands.

I'm sorry to say that the premises on two stroke vs. four stroke engines don't hold up with regard to Evinrude E-Tec engines. Evinrude's E-Tec (and Ficht for that matter) provided significantly better fuel economy than comparably sized four stroke motors. Because of the precise nature of lubrication and improvements in the materials used in their manufacture there is no data suggesting that Evinrude two strokes did not/don't last as long as four stroke engines. Withthe inherent weight advantage of two stroke engines they provide higher speeds and better fuel efficiency than similar sized four stroke engines. If you doubt any of this then please tell me why Ski Doo E-Tec snowmobiles out sell any of their competitors 3 to 1? That's right, for every three Ski Doo snowmobiles sold Yamaha sells one, Arctic Cat sells one and Polaris sells one. And Ski Doo's outperform any of the other three manufacturers at a lighter weight and using less fuel all while lasting as long as any of the other three brands. 

The real reasons that Bombardier stopped manufacturing come down to two issues. The company got into financial trouble in there airplane and railroad divisions and couldn't afford to contine putting money into Evinrude. And the other reason is that while Mercury and Yamaha werw buying the majority of boat manufacturers on the market, Evinrude (pre-Bombardier was putting it's money into developing the Ficht fuel system which ultimately became        E-Tec. The result of that consumers often didn't have the choice of getting a boat powered by an Evinrude. This had a seriously negative effect on Evinrude sales and thus profitability.

Anyone who claims that the current crop of four strokes perform better or are better engines than E-Tec Evinrudes is either seriously misinformed,or has a bias toward four stroke engines. Regardless of their rationale they are inaccurate in what they are reporting. Sorry Mercury and Yamaha fans.

One more thing, Bombardier holds the patent on E-Tec technology and other manufacturers haven't been able to develop a comparable two stroke system - which Mercury and Yamaha are both trying to do. It is also the reason that Mercury has made overtures to Bombardier about buying the E-Tec technology for their own use. Which shoots down the whole four stroke is better than two stroke engines.