etec 150 vs optimax 150

[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!!