Is anyone here running a Ficht on their boat? I'm not interested to hear how bad they are blah blah blah, just looking for a recommended service centre.
I have had one. Almost identical to the first Etecs. Really need clean fuel and good batteries and make sure you run the xd50 oil. Quite hard to find someone that really understands them so I did all the servicing myself. Bought the software online.
If it is still going and has more than a few hours it will more than likely give great service. The ones that had issues have long gone. Not worth anything as far as resale goes though.
I have a 115 Ficht ram , 2001 model for last 2 yrs on my boat .
I did a lot of research before buying. From what I learned the main issues with Ficht were the pre 2000 models in the 150 and higher hp.
The 90-115's less so.
If it's a ficht still running now then probably no less risky than any other 2nd hand motor of a similar age
One thing to be wary of is the engine computer is water cooled and if the cooling lines get blocked then the computer overheats and will need to be replaced ( not cheap )
As with any older motor get a mechanic to do pre buy inspection, he will be able to get a computer print out telling you if any faults etc
i get mine serviced with Chivers ( evinrude dealer ), not cheap but do a good job
As said before you must run XD 50 oil
So far I've had no probs, runs well and pretty economical , though give me a 4 stroke anyday!
hope this helps
PS I am no expert so don't take my word for gospel !
Thanks guys. I already have a ficht 90 so not looking at buying another one, just wanted to know who was full bottle on servicing them. Ive booked it into Muhling Marine now who fitted it originally. I love the motor, it goes very well. Good fuel & oil consumption and never smelly. As mentioned the troubles were with the larger v6 models and if mines got this far then its probably a goody.
Good to hear opinions from anyone else running them though.
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Auslobster
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dodgy
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I have had one. Almost
I have had one. Almost identical to the first Etecs. Really need clean fuel and good batteries and make sure you run the xd50 oil. Quite hard to find someone that really understands them so I did all the servicing myself. Bought the software online.
If it is still going and has more than a few hours it will more than likely give great service. The ones that had issues have long gone. Not worth anything as far as resale goes though.
Does anyone know where the love of god goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?
reece
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I had twin 115s one went
I had twin 115s one went bang at 296hrs an the other one had scratches in the bore. Put a 250 yamy on. 1020hrs in 3 years with not a problem
Any one free to help me pull my drum lines tomorrow?
ace rimmer
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Muhling marine
for servicing I would try Muhling marine if you are north of the river, long established Evinrude dealer
joycey
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I have a 115 Ficht ram , 2001
I have a 115 Ficht ram , 2001 model for last 2 yrs on my boat .
I did a lot of research before buying. From what I learned the main issues with Ficht were the pre 2000 models in the 150 and higher hp.
The 90-115's less so.
If it's a ficht still running now then probably no less risky than any other 2nd hand motor of a similar age
One thing to be wary of is the engine computer is water cooled and if the cooling lines get blocked then the computer overheats and will need to be replaced ( not cheap )
As with any older motor get a mechanic to do pre buy inspection, he will be able to get a computer print out telling you if any faults etc
i get mine serviced with Chivers ( evinrude dealer ), not cheap but do a good job
As said before you must run XD 50 oil
So far I've had no probs, runs well and pretty economical , though give me a 4 stroke anyday!
hope this helps
PS I am no expert so don't take my word for gospel !
Cheers, Joycey
Joodles
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Date Joined: 19/11/10
Thanks guys. I already have a
Thanks guys. I already have a ficht 90 so not looking at buying another one, just wanted to know who was full bottle on servicing them. Ive booked it into Muhling Marine now who fitted it originally. I love the motor, it goes very well. Good fuel & oil consumption and never smelly. As mentioned the troubles were with the larger v6 models and if mines got this far then its probably a goody.
Good to hear opinions from anyone else running them though.