Lookin' at a etec 200 HO tomorrow....

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

I hear that Ferman, that is the cause of a lot of P/H failures of all brands, truth be told. You know Bajamerc/ Kevin from the deisel forums. He is the owner of the tunnel boat mentioned. He and his brother put an E-tec on a short 15" midsection and grafted a sportmaster to it. The Lake Tarpon Boys gotta E-tec fetish. LOL He can still turn the RPM, the boat is a lot lighter so he isn't really taxing the motor and lugging it per se. He just wants to be able to cruise 80 at 4000 rpm and go all day on 25 gals of fuel. Currently averaging 6 MPG as I understand it..
Plus he added I-command gauges.. Which I like better than the SmartCraft..

Yep, I know who he is. He's asked me some diesel and other questions before. The ETEC has proven to be VERY picky on prop set-up, but his light weight hull I'm sure makes a big difference.

[bgreene]

I use 2nd generation Evinrude dealer / service called J&B Boat in Westville, NJ.
Master Tech, owner tells me I should use the 17" and run to the upper end of rpm.


So, first I'm going to try the new 18" Rebel SS prop the seller had on hand, then likely drop to the 17" if required.

I hear ya Genie - if you're happy with your set up, then why mess with it.

I'm interested to test and report on my findings.

[Genie Aye]

I am interested to hear what your numbers are--there is always room for improvement---and if proven better--I may have to invest in a new blade.
Is the 17 a rebel as well?

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by Genie Aye

I am interested to hear what your numbers are--there is always room for improvement---and if proven better--I may have to invest in a new blade.
Is the 17 a rebel as well?

Genie are you getting all the RPMs Bombardier suggests you should at WOT?...

[Genie Aye]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

Genie are you getting all the RPMs Bombardier suggests you should at WOT?...

No--I am maxing at about 5200. recommended max rpm is 4500 to 5800. so I am just above the middle-- a 18 would be sweet--I am thinking the 17 might give to much rpm and at $656 a pop, not in a hurry to be buying several props to play with.

What are you thinking?

[spareparts]

who ever installed the engine is supposed to do a shake down run and record the rpm and loads thru out the rpm range to verify warranty. Any of the newer direct injected outboards run on the edge of self destruction, that's why they are so good on gas. Ask the dealer if they have approved the propeller choice and if they have signed off on the installation

[bgreene]

Plus - most prop sellers will let you test / try one, bring it back, test another until you find the best prop. I've done this - it's common, as long as you don't damage the prop while testing.

When my rigger gets it done, I'll be able to report back with 18" Rebel performance.