etec 150 vs optimax 150

[bigshrimpin]

Originally Posted by reyb

I wouldnt' mind going the Yamaha 150 2-stroke route, but I'm just concerned at the range I'll have. If this motor gets 2.5mpg(which I have no idea what real life numbers it gets), then I'll have a range of about 150 miles(60gals). The other motors are getting something like 4mpg, so that'll put the range at 240 miles. I know with my old '88 150 Black Max, I went out 30 miles, cruised around a bit looking for fish, then headed on in with just a slight detour(may be 10 miles total). Total miles was approx. 80 miles+/-. Imo, I didn't do a lot of cruising/fishing. When I got to the dock I had less than 1/4 tank left. May be the Black Max was old and tired and that's why it used a lot of fuel.

Just search for trained service dealers and here's what I found:

2 Evinrude

2 Yamaha

12 Mercury

how the heck do you get such bad fuel economy with that merc?


http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ead.php?t=7411

We went 80 miles recently in MJ's 23 seaox with a hardtop + 200lbs of cod (1985 2.4L merc 175) turning 4500 - 5000rpm (trying to keep up with his buddies 23 contender) and only burned 30 gallons.

[Genie Aye]

I will throw in my .02 here.

I have a E-Tec 200HO on my V-20--running out in the Pacific ocean--NW--I average around 3.5 MPG with a heavy load and big current and seas. I have run over 200 miles on 54 gallons. This is my second year with this motor and my review is----AWESOME running motor. I have had different brand motors over the last40 years--this is by far the best so far. Now I imagine with a 150 E-Tec you should be able to get 5mpg if you run itin the sweet spot. The new tach does have a built in flo scan for monitoring your fuel burn along with other items that are way past due on outboards--temps on everything, even the lower end and fuel pressure, water pressure,water temp, engine temp and more.

I would not want the extra weight of the 4 stroker on the back of mine (of course I could have gone smaller on the motor size). I also really like the winterization feature of the E-Tec--takes about 3 minutes to store for the winter.

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by Genie Aye

I will throw in my .02 here.


I would not want the extra weight of the 4 stroker on the back of mine (of course I could have gone smaller on the motor size). I also really like the winterization feature of the E-Tec--takes about 3 minutes to store for the winter.

ETEC 200 HO dry weight 524
DF140 dry weight 421

My "winterizing" takes as long as pouring Stabil in the last tank of the season.....its worked fine so far, since 03.

Of course the ETEC will absolutly smoke my little 140, but I get 5 mpg.....its all a trade off.

I don't have to pour oil in a reservoir, but I have to change my oil.

You won't be unhappy with a DF140 though, I love mine.

[Genie Aye]

[QUOTE=randlemanboater;152554]ETEC 200 HO dry weight 524
DF140 dry weight 421


E-tec 200HO---509lbs from Evinrude.

DF 140--------421lbs pr Suzuki

For me that equals one nice halibut or 3 nice Albacore tuna(with no limit)--LOL

You do get the better fuel burn for sure--it is a give and take--as most things in life. There are alot of guides running those DF 140's up in British Columbia.

But I can open up if needed into the mid or upper 40's and still not work the motor. I do some Tuna tournaments off shore--where speed can be king sometimes. So as stated--depends on needs and wants.

[randlemanboater]

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have a motor like yours.....I'd be rippin up and down the ICW @ 50 mph all the time.

[Genie Aye]

Originally Posted by randlemanboater

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have a motor like yours.....I'd be rippin up and down the ICW @ 50 mph all the time.

Untill you pay the gas bill--LOL

You have to pick your races--LMAO

Like I said--the charter guys up in BC are all running them and love them Suzuki DF140's.

As long as you can get out and enjoy your V-20--heck a 75hp would work!!

[Airslot]

Hey, that's my boat. I'm running a 225 Opti (99) on a proline 231 now and love it.

The pic below is from my 87 V20 running an 88' Merc 150 2.0l Blackmax.

Originally Posted by bigshrimpin

how the heck do you get such bad fuel economy with that merc?


http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ead.php?t=7411

We went 80 miles recently in MJ's 23 seaox with a hardtop + 200lbs of cod (1985 2.4L merc 175) turning 4500 - 5000rpm (trying to keep up with his buddies 23 contender) and only burned 30 gallons.