Top speed with " little etec 200 vs big 200 HO" ?

[RidgeRunner]

So if / when I re power, the " little etec 200hp " adds only 43lbs, at least 50hp,
high tech / fuel economy and probably..........5-7mph faster top speed to hit
about 46mph +. Not bad.....

If you go back to the thread you started on top speed.
I gained 13.7 mph adding 50 hp and a few more cubes.
The little E-tec is a great choice IMO. I expect you would go over 50mph when light. Should carry weight to 45 anytime you have the opportunity.
The Big E-tec, why not just go the full monty and put a 300 on it :-)
I seriously love your threads.
Repower at 150 hours, WHAT?

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

Repower at 150 hours, WHAT?

Man, 150 hours they just starting to loosen up a bit and really run. You know teh old saying, they always run there best just before they go POP! So I always run the snot out of em, and when they REALLY run strong I worry.

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

Man, 150 hours they just starting to loosen up a bit and really run. You know teh old saying, they always run there best just before they go POP! So I always run the snot out of em, and when they REALLY run strong I worry.

Not dumping the Rude 150, it's a fine simple motor.
Likely to run it till it quits, or I win the lottery whichever doesn't come first.

[reelapeelin]

In the long run, IMO the small block 200 Etec is gonna be your best buy...considering weight/horsepower of the motor itself and combination of that w/a V20 hull, it makes a nice long-haul package...

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

In the long run, IMO the small block 200 Etec is gonna be your best buy...considering weight/horsepower of the motor itself and combination of that w/a V20 hull, it makes a nice long-haul package...

This boat cruises fine in the 25- 35mph range.
It also handles fast cruising just fine too ............ and that's the thing. It's cool to have the HP to run 50mph +, and therefore zip along at 40- 45mph when you want to get there in a hurry and conditions allow.

I've already run my V21 from off the Jersey Highlands down to Seaside.
That's maybe 25 miles in the ocean and when it's flat or just rollers, sometimes I like to get going. Since i have the 150 hp on mine, that's about 30-35 for fast cruising. ( WOT is a hair over 40mph )