what should i expects- E-tecs

[jamesbalog]

Thinking about throwing a brand new motor on the back of my 1990 Center console. right now i have a 1990 johnson 175 on it. she runs about 42mph WOT and cruises nice between 27-30. Motor still runs fine but is an absolute gas hog.

i want to keep the price of a new motor as low as i can (cutting HP) yet still get performance. All i do on the boat is go fishing, i dont need the 40+WOT speeds if i can get the 27-30 im perfectly happy. Id like to save fuel too.

what kind of speed/ fuel consumption do you think i would get out of the following motors

E-Tec 175hp (price15,200)
e-tec 150 hp (price 13,500)
E-tec 130hp (price 11,700)
E-Tec 115hp ( price10,700)

do i need the bigger motors or could i get by on the smaller motors?


any and all opinions are appreciated