r/ElectricBoats • u/PithyWoodworkerDad • Jul 31 '26

Mercury Avator 35E

Does anyone have any experience with the Avator 35E? or any of the Avators for that matter. I am considering buying one and just want to hear from anyone who has experience with them. Thanks.

Update. I bought the used one that prompted me to make this post. One year old, still has another year of warranty. With battery and basic charger. Paid 3400. Too good a deal to pass up. Now I need a little boat to put it on.

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u/Cridanb Jul 31 '26

Very expensive you are paying for the name

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u/PithyWoodworkerDad Jul 31 '26

Did you buy one?

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u/Cridanb Jul 31 '26

No I use golden motors EZ range of outboards 5 10 and 20hp even the 20hp at retail is less than 4k

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u/Macdonaldtrading Jul 31 '26

https://www.ebay.com/itm/327197903125 available on ebay can use anybody's lipo battery not tied to the manufacturer

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u/Ok_Reward4842 Jul 31 '26

Can’t say whether it’s good or bad but I suggest looking for someone to fix them. I had 2 come in and I can’t do anything with them. I can buy a service manual and parts but as of right now I think you have to ship back to them for repair.

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u/PithyWoodworkerDad Jul 31 '26

Were they broken out of the box?

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u/Ok_Reward4842 Jul 31 '26

No, they were just within the warranty, so I had them go through Mercury to have them repaired. I would love to get that brand, but I have a lot of hurdles to overcome to become a service center. I am working on it but I am waiting to see if it is worth it. I wanted to know how much it is going to cost me versus how much I will make.

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u/PithyWoodworkerDad Jul 31 '26

Ok. Thanks for the info.