etec 150 vs optimax 150

[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!!