(Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) has announced
the expansion of its Evinrude E-TEC outboard engine line-up. The
115-hp 60-degree V4 E-TEC is now joined by a 130-hp engine and,
a 60-degree V6 platform will be available in 150, 175, and
200-hp. As of fall 2005, the Evinrude E-TEC line-up will go from
40 through 250 hp.
“The V4 and V6 constitute an important milestone toward
completing our line-up,” said Roch Lambert, vice president,
general manager, Outboard Marine Engines. “This achievement
allows us to no longer offer, in the North American market, the
40 to 225-hp Johnson four-stroke engines as of 2006. We firmly
believe the Evinrude E-TEC family of engines are the best in the
market,” concluded Lambert.
The new compact, lightweight V4 and V6 engine platforms
deliver the advanced features of all Evinrude E-TEC engines,
offering excellent fuel economy and strong performance while
providing cleaner emissions than four-strokes, no scheduled
dealer maintenance for three years or 300-hours of use,
industry-leading quality components, and unique BRP styling. The
130 and 200-hp engines feature an exclusive variable exhaust
control valve that delivers more low-end power and top speed
performance than ever before.
Evinrude E-TEC will now be available in in-line 2-cylinder
40, 50, and 60-hp; in-line 3-cylinder 75 and 90-hp; V4 115 and
130-hp; V6, 2.6 liter, 150, 150 HO,175, and 200-hp; V6, 3.3
liter, 200 HO, 225, 225 HO, and 250-hp models. As of 2006, the
Johnson four-stroke line in North America, will only include
2.5, 4, 6, 9.9, 15, 25 and 30-hp engines. The 2.5-hp is a new
addition to the line-up and will be available in early spring
2006. The Johnson carbureted two-stroke line-up will include
3.5, 9.9, 15, 90, 115, 150, and 175-hp models.
Honda Marine sets the industry standard for durability,
quality, and reliability with its most powerful outboard
4-stroke engines, the BF225 and BF200. Ideal in either fresh or
salt water, particularly for large sport fishing and cruising
boats, the advanced technology of these high horsepower (hp)
engines delivers an unmatched combination of power, torque, rpm,
and fuel economy.
Honda’s revolutionary BF225 and BF200, with powerful
large-displacement 3.5 liter single overhead cam (SOHC) V-6
engines, provide today’s sport angler with the most
technologically-advanced outboard power available. Based on the
architecture of Honda automotive engines, the models’ 24-valve,
6-cylinder profiles deliver the maximum in durability,
world-class performance and reliability as well as superior
torque in a narrow, balanced, 60° "V" profile outboard. The slim
design of both engines allows for the mounting of dual engines
on a 26” center-to-center distance – fitting on a dual engine
boat without expensive transom modifications.
DFI engine technology just got better. The new OptiMax® 225
Pro XS is lighter, more powerful and more fuel-efficient than
any competitive engine in its class.
Engineered and developed by Mercury Racing,® this powerful
new 3.0L powerhouse is the lightest in its class and delivers
awesome hole shot, jaw-dropping mid-range punch and outstanding
top-end speed – the perfect combination for bass boats.
The 225 Pro XS comes equipped with the exclusive Mercury
Torque Master gearcase, with dual low-water pickups. Our
heavy-duty propshaft allows for elevated engine installations,
providing durability and performance on the hottest bass rigs.
Amazingly, the OptiMax 225 Pro XS delivers a three-star CARB
rating on 87-octane fuel, making it perfect for bass rigs. Or,
for that matter, anywhere that low emissions are important.
Yamaha VZ300—World’s First 300HP Direct-Injected Outboard
Motor
The trend to larger fishing boats, especially bass boats, has
created a need for more powerful outboard motors. Yamaha’s new VMAX VZ300 — the world’s first 300 hp direct injection outboard
—with its level of performance, reliability, durability and
economy will enable anglers to enjoy the maximum performance of
these larger boats.
“Fishing is gaining in popularity and anglers, especially the
on-water weekend warriors, want to make longer runs to get to
the fish, have more storage for their gear and enjoy the comfort
a larger boat brings. As a result they are buying bigger boats,”
says David Grisgby, product manager of Yamaha’s Marine Power
Division. “The new VZ300 give these anglers the power to
maximize boat performance and long-range fuel economy.”
The heart of the new VZ300 is Yamaha’s 3.3-liter,
204-cubic-inch, 76-degree block that develops tremendous low-end
torque, giving anglers that all-important hole shot. In
addition, the new VZ300 incorporates Yamaha’s second-generation
award-winning High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI). Using twin
high-pressure fuel pumps, the HPDI system delivers fuel at an
industry-high 1,000 psi. This higher fuel-delivery pressure
produces a much finer atomization of the air/fuel mix. The
result is more complete combustion and better acceleration and
speed out of every ounce of fuel.
(Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) has announced
the expansion of its Evinrude E-TEC outboard engine line-up. The
115-hp 60-degree V4 E-TEC is now joined by a 130-hp engine and,
a 60-degree V6 platform will be available in 150, 175, and
200-hp. As of fall 2005, the Evinrude E-TEC line-up will go from
40 through 250 hp.
Honda Marine sets the industry standard for durability,
quality, and reliability with its most powerful outboard
4-stroke engines, the BF225 and BF200. Ideal in either fresh or
salt water, particularly for large sport fishing and cruising
boats, the advanced technology of these high horsepower (hp)
engines delivers an unmatched combination of power, torque, rpm,
and fuel economy.
for more powerful outboard motors. Yamaha’s new VMAX VZ300 — the world’s first 300 hp direct injection outboard
—with its level of performance, reliability, durability and
economy will enable anglers to enjoy the maximum performance of
these larger boats.