Etec 200 HO engine height

[bgreene]

Reel - I'm beating this topic till there's nothing left to discuss !

But I can report I've learned some things by doing so........

Since my cav plate is under water unless at max angle trim, I believe reasonably safe to
say I can go up 1.....maybe the 2nd hole too.

Plan is to do so on Tuesday - and re test all aspects of performance including turns, and WOT speed.

While I talk " top speed " for fun........as I've posted, I consider it a matter of maximum efficiency too. If a boat runs 46mph, and a few adjustments yield 50 mph, then it's likely more efficient across the board.

[spareparts]

From the pictures you posted, I would start with two holes up, three if you could. Normal recommendations is you want to set the anti-ventilation plate up one inch above the boat bottom for every two to three inches back. The built in setback on the V21 should allow you to put the anti-ventilation plate at least an inch above the bottom of the boat. you shouldn't have to worry about any water pressure issues unless you put a jack plate on the boat and really set it high. Go ahead and set it higher than you think you need it, if its too high, you answered your question, if it runs good there, then you will always want to know what one more hole up where it needs to be.

[RidgeRunner]

Iffin you want it to fly raise the motor and trim it out with a light load. if your bottom is straight it should see 50 plus with that 18p. How many hours on the powerhead? Maybe it isn't broke-in yet.. It will come..

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

Iffin you want it to fly raise the motor and trim it out with a light load. if your bottom is straight it should see 50 plus with that 18p. How many hours on the powerhead? Maybe it isn't broke-in yet.. It will come..

Motor checked out and runs great. Got lucky - 05' with about 275 original hours, 70% of it at under 2,000 rpm. The computer print out can't lie.....it is what it is..........

Plan is to raise motor tomorrow if weather permits -and re test.
Thanks Reel, and others for your suggestions and input.

[Genie Aye]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

Maybe it isn't broke-in yet.. It will come..

There is no break in on the E-tec motors--so stated by Evinrude.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by Genie Aye

There is no break in on the E-tec motors--so stated by Evinrude.

There is no break in period like olden days where you had to go out and do 2 hours idling, then 5 hours of keeping it under 3500-4000 while varying the throttle, then varying the RPM's with short bursts to WOT for the next 3 hours. But ANY engine WILL loosen up some after it is broken in. So there is a difference between break in and broken in.

[bgreene]

Etec starts nearly instantly, and idles as if it's warmed up nearly instantly too.

No smoke, quiet, smooth and powerful......shifts smoother too.

So, I understand how / why they position this engine as an option vs 4 stroke.

Can't beat the torque of 2 stroke though.

[Genie Aye]

Well then--lets say worn in--not break in as the old days.
Mine runs the same now(800hrs) as it did they first time I ranit and hammered it

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by bgreene

Reel - I'm beating this topic till there's nothing left to discuss !

Beat on!!..I don't think peeps in general pay close enough attention to this setting and are too afraid of not gettin water to the engine...I agree w/you...EFFICIENCY is the goal, not only for speed consideration, but fuel economy and others as well...Spare is right...w/the 21's setback, you'd have to jack it outta sight to get it too high...