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09-07-2010, 08:09 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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Repowered
The old power plant was getting tired and after a couple of repairs this season I decided it was time for out with the old and in with the new. Hung a 2011 ETEC 200HP on the old girl.
With that so-called "hurricane", i did not get much time on it until this weekend. WOW I am impressed. Just as quiet as any 4-stroke, great on fuel, and the boat moves like a rocket.
Lots of high tech safety stuff. The engine won't let starter engage while its running (cause you can't hear it running). All the overheat protection, but thats nothing new.
No maintenance for 3yrs or 300 hrs... -no plugs-no LU lube-no babying it-no need to take it to the shop for anything, just run it for 3 or 300.
More time on the water is the best thing for me, confidence to get out to the bank a few more times.
This engine even winterizes itself. A quick sequence of the throttle and ignition and it does its thing. Oils itself, runs up then down and oil fogs itself and shuts itself off. I can do it at the boat ramp on the pull-out. I would just fresh water flush through the port when i got home and put it away, no need to even take the cover off. (Not like I'm in any hurry to put her away), but when the time comes---it's pretty cool.
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Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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09-07-2010, 09:36 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Braintree, MA
Posts: 98
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Congrats. The winterizing thing is a pretty cool feature, especially now that I'm doing the work myself on my boat.
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Mako 192 w/ Suzuki DF150
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09-07-2010, 10:03 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,649
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Van,
Best of luck with it!! They are nice machines.
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09-07-2010, 02:25 PM
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What was that!?!
Join Date: May 2005
Location: East Kingston, NH
Posts: 3,108
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sounds like they are going to put mechanics out of business!
Congrats and good luck with her.
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09-07-2010, 03:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Warwick RI,02889
Posts: 11,786
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G/L &&&&& ENJOY  |
ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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09-07-2010, 04:19 PM
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Seal Control
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Caver, Ma.
Posts: 3,875
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Congrats Van!!
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"All my friends are Flakes!!"
BOATLESS 
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09-07-2010, 05:54 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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nice motor. How is it compared to a 4 stroke of similar size, price wise?
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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09-07-2010, 08:02 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ProfessorM
nice motor. How is it compared to a 4 stroke of similar size, price wise?
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I honestly don't know. 
I did not even consider a 4 stroke due to the weight.
When my boat was made in 95' there were no 4-strokes.
IMO older boats are just not made for; and won't perform correctly with
a 4 stroke. I've seen this to be true in some buddies older boats. |
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Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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09-07-2010, 09:00 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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when the spl needs replacing. I am gonna look at one. That foggin deal is awesome, how does it deal with the carb?
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09-07-2010, 09:07 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 4,716
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sweeet!! congrats,, ya got me thinkin...4 strk yamy or etec....tuff one
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09-08-2010, 07:19 AM
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zoom
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36
when the spl needs replacing. I am gonna look at one. That foggin deal is awesome, how does it deal with the carb?
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Carb? I don't know what you mean.  |
~..~..~.. ><((((º>
Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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09-08-2010, 07:20 AM
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Spot Preserver
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 2,461
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Great choice for a powerplant. Light, fast, fuel efficient and quiet.
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Make America Great Again.
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09-08-2010, 08:49 AM
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DDG-51
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,550
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sweet, Hull Gut to the bank in a 1/2 hr.
Here's to many years of turn key boating  |
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09-08-2010, 10:41 AM
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Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Marshfield
Posts: 2,608
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Very impressive. Best of Luck!
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"Sunshine Day Dream"
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09-08-2010, 07:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: south shore , ma
Posts: 669
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best of luck  just in time for the fall run |
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09-09-2010, 08:30 AM
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Here one day - gone next!
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Boston
Posts: 102
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Hi Van,
Engine looks real good, just leave the keys at the club. Enjoy.
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