Evinrude E-Tec

Mac_Attack said:
Reel I still can't get over your kindness. I have a new E-Tec sitting on the back of my boat and probably won't splash it til Memorial weekend and you travel an hour to test a boat for a fellow V20-1 er. Reel you truly are a top dawg! Billy Mac 150 ;Ds


Did AS ever answer you on how he's doing fishing?
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TWO THINGS:

1-Why/how can ya wait to splash the Big "E"?? your brass kahunas must be machined to a finer tolerance than mine ... I'da had to run to the water straight from the dealer ::) ...

2-Slot popped a nice post in the Fishin' Sec...take a look ;) ... 8) ...
 
We were going to drop it in last Monday but the winds had picked up so we thought we'd do it yesterday. Yesterday both Dan and I worked. Today I'm going to Grand Rapids to celebrate my aunt and uncle's 65th anniversary. Maybe Monday or Tuesday, theboat's at Dan's 26 miles away from my house and the lake. Billy Mac ;D
 
Mac,

Be careful when you throw the throttle on that e-tec the first time, if you do it like you used to have to with the Force, you will end up throwing someone out of the boat.

And you and REEl are both DAWGS.
 
Thanks RB for the advice.  Dave at the boat store did warn us of how the E-Tec starts and stops.  He said everyone should be seated.  Thanks and I believe I have the Force sold though Craigslist.  Billy Mac  ;D
 
Mac_Attack said:
Thanks RB for the advice. Dave at the boat store did warn us of how and E-Tec starts and stops. He said everyone should be seated. Thanks and I believe I have the Force sold though Craigslist. Billy Mac ;D
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Did Dave have any opinions about the No-Break-In period needed for the E-Tecs??...
 
When they set the motor up and had it running by using the computer he had extra oil injected.  Also the first three hours not ten the computer will double oil it over 2000 Rs.  It then goes back to normal.  When we splash it the first time, he said to take it to the top end 5300 to 5800 so that he knows it has the right prop.  He also said don't be afraid to run it.  BRP stands behind their products.  If you do blow a head, he can't trouble shoot it.  He pulls the head and BRP sends out a brand new one.  I'll have to be like a pilot " Ladies and gentlemen please fasten your seat belts!"  Billy Mac  ;D
 
No doubt! ;D Just make sure everything is put away/battened down, and that your top is secure!

The first time I had my new engine wide open it scared me -- I thought we were going airborne!
 
Here are some pictures of the etec 175. I had posted these about a month ago, and they are also available in my gallery under v21.

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Bet the seatrial was fun!!...did you get any numbers?...top speed, cruise, etc...how does it compare to the 200 Ocean Pro?...

Curious and sorry if I missed it, but what happened to the 200?...did it poop out on ya or you just decide it was time?...
 
I've been logging tons of hours on the engine so far, and have zero complaints. I don't know how fast she goes, but it feels the same. It definitely gets up on plane quicker despite having 25 hp less. Fuel consumptions is sooo much better too. Though I don't have any numbers - just a lot less trips to the pump.

I decided to move my boat up to the Raritan bay/Sandy Hook, New Jersey area this year and wanted to have a 100% reliable engine since I often boat with my family. Previously, I was pretty much in the Barnegat Bay. I was actually in NYC harbor two weeks ago and was glad I had the new engine with all the tankers, cruise liners and commercial traffic. (Plenty of military presence too - guarding the bridges).

I traded in my 200 Evinrude, he gave me $3500 for it and I didn't want the hassle of dealing with a sale.
 
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