Well I can't comment on the mentioned dealers, or the Merc. but I have a 115 E-Tec, and it is an amazing motor. Wont go into details since a quick internet search will give you all the details. Just want to say as an owner you can't beat 3 years no maintance, 5 year warrenty, super low emissions and a 100/1 synthetic oil (you will have to get hem to change the factory settings for that but do it!) it always starts on 1/2 a revolution, unless there is something at the fuel line...he he..the power and acceleration is un real through out the powerband...when you say go...it goes no matter where you are in RPS, and the "SELF WINTERIZATION" what can be said...this alone saves a crap load of money. Every spring after 5 months of sitting i hook up the hose, turn teh key and it starts immediately, no smoke, and runs smooth. Lots of guys thought it was a 4 stroke due to the advanced exhaust system which is variable to compensate for trolling or WOT. The savings in maintance will pay the extra $1,500.00 in no time. Again no winterization at the shop, and no leg oil changes for 3 years..oh ya its WOT first time on the lake, no easy does it break in period. I have also had issues and BRP ha never given me any hassle with warrenty. In the shop, get it fixed, out the door, and everytime I could identify something outside the motor which caused the issue ie: Bad Gas, or a little opp's on my part...
As for the river.....man running any prop in the river is to be done with extreme caution and not reccomended...I have seen so many props and lower legs get smashed due to very rocks, shoals, debris. Something to think about.
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