The E-Tec outboards were horrible, < just saying.
You'll get no arguments from me about the E-Tec outboards, but I have seen LOTS of miles put on 600, 800, and 850 E-Tec sleds that I don't paint them with the same brush. As far as sleds go, the E-tecs seem to be proven engines.
cwh2, how are the 4-strokes for pull-starting? I worry about those little AGM batteries crapping out in the extreme cold (might not have to worry about that as much in Idaho?), and not being able to pull-start a 4-stroke. Maybe my fears are unfounded, though?
