Google might turn up something?

You better have a pretty substantial boat for that kind of HP. If you full throttle that motor, it can either speed up or slow down the rotation of the planet....or make it wobble.

 

Ya been googling it, a lot of opinions off of the bass sites. Some good some bad. Was hoping for some Ifish experience, we know there's a couple of opinions around here.

 

I have a 2010 25 E-TEC.
I have over 800 hours mostly trolling.
I love it!



For you, you need a complete diagnostic history print-out.
You need all service records.
You need compression checks on all cylinders, info on the injectors, fuel pumps, water pump, everything.

A good service dealer is your best friend.

Do not buy it with out having it checked out by a trained E-TEC technician.

I can recommend Channel Marine Services, off 30, near Scapoose.

If it turns out to be in good shape, you will be thrilled with the performance and fuel economy.

Good Luck,

Lew

 

I ran this 2009 E-Tec 225 for 4 years before upgrading boats. I let the E-Tec go because the old boat would have been much less marketable without power.



4-blade stainless....

Yeah baby, I've got the power!

 

I ran this 2009 E-Tec 225 for 4 years before upgrading boats. I let the E-Tec go because the old boat would have been much less marketable without power.



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This picture is great!!...but it confuses me. Its a great action shot of you and your daughter, but what is everyone looking at, and taking photos of, on the other side of the boat?

 

I own an etec 250hp, it's a bit thirsty but still running great with 650 hours. Make sure you use the evinrude oil and be consistent with the grade of evinrude oil as well.

 

How thirsty in GPH at what rpm? Pump or prop?

 

When my 3 yr. service was done this year, the tech said it was programmed for TCW-3. I've been running the XD-100 with no problems. Tech said plugs were looking great so I'm not about to change oil or the setting.

When I run non-alcohol gas, mileage is pretty good. Not like the Honda I had but not complaining for sure. Can't say what the consumption actually is because lots of those hours on the water are consumed by the kicker. I can go five days at B-10 from Rice Island to actual B-10, up and down all over the place, on less than 30 gallons through the 150. I keep RPM's under 3800, MPH under 35.

 

I have a 2011 200 ETEC on my 23' Wellcraft coastal. at 30 mph, it gets around 2.2 mpg. It runs great! I had water run of my roof last summer and get into the upper end of the motor. That is the only problem I have had with it so far.

 

Thank you for the responses so far. Still thinking about the motor and deciding if I want to move forward to the next step and pay to have it gone through.

 

Had a 2009 150hp on my 21ft sled. LOVED it! Mine was a pump, flew out of the hole, never had any problems. They can hook a computer up to it and tell you pretty much anything about it, how long it's been run at every RPM range etc. I can't remember exactly cost of that, but you're probably talking pennies compared to what you're about to spend on it. The only slightly negative is that not every place sells the oil, I'd just stock up when Cabelas did their 20% off lubricants/oils once or twice a yr.

 

I re-powered my 20 foot G-W about 7 years ago with a 200HP E-Tec to get the best power to weight ratio. So far quite happy with it; no longer a dog when trying to get up on plane. (Original purchaser somehow thought a 140 Evinrude would be enough on that heavy boat and I lived with that decision far too long before re-powering.)

Fuel consumption much more reasonable and it is quiet!

 

I've been wondering about the E-Tec's as there doesn't seem to be many around compared to the 4 strokes. Why are people choosing the four strokes over these motors?

 

IMHO when most folks think about 2-strokes they recall that 1985 smokin' pukin' carbeurated gas hog that made them gag when running from the tiller. When 4-stokes came on the scene they were virtually smokeless, quiet and would idle down when trolling. As early adopted starting bragging about their sweet motors others took a good look at repower time and made the move. Newer 4-strokes are even sweeter with fuel injection and computer enhanced timing. They are truly fine motors.

As technology continued with 2-strokes, many of the complaints were addressed and both Evinrude and Mercury rolled out DFI motors that are powerful and quiet. E-Tec and Opti are both solid motors, but E-tecs were more heavily advertised and marketed. Their long warranty period beats Merc as well. Either is a fine alternative to the normal Yammie/Honda/Zuke 4-strokes. However, having lost market share to the 4-strokes, E-Tecs and Optis will likely remain niche motors. Folks that have been running a 4-stroke Yammie for the last ten years will probably repower with another one.

 

As I mentioned my re-powering decision was based upon needing the best power to weight ratio which was achieved with the 2 stroke E-Tec plus its much better low end performance.

 

I'm guessing it mostly the convenience of not having to deal with the oil injection.

If we turn the question around and ask, why choose E-Tec over regular 4 strokes, we may get a variety of reasons? I'll answer based on owning both. My four stroke experience is based on Mercury/Yamaha 115 and Honda 150. I loved my Honda. The E-Tec has tremendous part throttle torque/power without going into the upper RPM range which makes it very economical. Because of this, a person can use a lower HP rated motor for general travel. I've never had my motor over 4,200 rpm and usually run it between 3,400 and 3,800. Water is rarely smooth enough to want to go any faster than 30 mph. I'm a wimp. I will say the prop that came with the motor really likes 4,200 (40 mph) and above. Don't know the weight savings between the different motors but a person could look it up fairly easy. The overall size of the various choices may also be a consideration?

I think HP rating of over 200 is a big waste on anything other than a large heavy, fiberglass, ocean boat. I wouldn't go more than 150 with the E-Tec on your basic open sled till the length exceeded 24 ft. I don't know how that relates to the weight of the boat/load? This opinion is based on my boat/motor.

 

To start; weight comparison for 200 H.P. motors from the mfgrs websites:

E-Tec = 418
Yamaha = 608

Same H.P., Yamaha is 190# heavier.

 

I had a 115/80 Yamaha 4 stroke that weighed a bit more than 400lbs. I see they use the same block for 135-200HP. I wonder about durability for the 200's. That's a big difference in power. For comparison the Suzuki 140 4 stroke weighs 396lbs. Add 10lbs for the XL shaft.

 

Is there a significant price difference between the 2 and 4 strokes for the same HP motors?

 

All I know is that a Etec is less expensive than a Yami 4 stroke. At least when I was shopping. I have had 2 Etecs on two different sleds. A 115 and a 150. Lov em especially with a jet application!!!


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