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Thank you all for your suggestions and recommendations.

I use my boat about 75 real hors a year so fuel economy is not a big issue.

I live on a small island, so service is an important factor.

We are very lucky on our island in having an excellent shade tree out board mechanic. I say excelent for a few good reasons;
he has and uses a torque wrench,
he has a Yaamaha computer and all the engine and leg special tools and jigs,
he cares, and he makes house calls.

That is a plus for the Yamaha.
The ETEC did have a 5 year warranty a couple of years ago, if they still do, that is a plus for BMP.

Yamaha 90 2009 models still available in WA, but warranty not honored in Canada.
Have not found out about ETEC warranties if bought below the 49th and imported into Canada.

I am not afraid of new technology.

Will spec out both and start to do serious shopping. Will come down to combination of price and service reputation of dealer.

Keep the info comming, appreciate all your help.

Patrick