i'm interested in hearing the #s. I have the same boat, but with the livewell leaning post. I have a 150 ficht on mine, and i don't think it is a "speed demon" by any means.. came inches away from re-powering with 150etc this winter, but had to go with a rock bottom deal from a friend on a yami115... way less power, I am nervous about the loss in power, but i could not argue with the $$$.
i'm interested in hearing the #s. I have the same boat, but with the livewell leaning post. I have a 150 ficht on mine, and i don't think it is a "speed demon" by any means.. came inches away from re-powering with 150etc this winter, but had to go with a rock bottom deal from a friend on a yami115... way less power, I am nervous about the loss in power, but i could not argue with the $$$.
Keep us posted on your performance#s...
Will do. I have no idea what to expect at this point. I am not expecting a speed demon either, but I sure hope she is economical to run. My livewell will be 26 gal but portable. Hoping to get in a few test runs next week.
you will be happy. it is a great boat. With the 150 2stroke evinrude I was running at 35 kts wide open dead flat, but i was over propped. i think i could have hit 38-40 kts with the right prop.
Hoping I can still hit 30kts with the new yami115 4stroke... I am guessing you will be around 33kts WOT with the 130etec... maybe more though? either way, it is a great ride, especially for the size...
I run a 115 Etec on my 71 Seacraft Seafari....a heavy boat. Easily tops 30 mph...any faster and the teeth I have left would be rattled out. Burns half what my 80's 115 rude burned. The 115 and the 130 are the same motor with different tuning and power delivery. You'll love it.
you will love the etec....quiet, great on fuel/oil and so trouble free. i put a 150 on my 21' walkaround and light load 2 people i get 40 knots on flat clam days, loaded to the hilt with gear 3-4 guys ice and fuel it will still run mid to upper 30's but i will usually cruise around 23-26 knots loaded around 4100-4300 rpms
It is good to hear about everyone's positive experiences with the Etec.
I had a choice of any engine and found it sort of like the Mac or PC debate, in this case Etec being the Mac.
I chose the Etec based on simplicity of mechanical design(2stroke vs. 4 stroke, less moving parts etc), less maintenance requirements and torque. Time will tell.
Looks like I am picking her up this afternoon from the builder.
yup. i imagine someone else will now too. she still runs strong, just at that age where ever year it is something else minor to repair. I am at the point in my life where I would rather just have something more turn-key.... especially on the boat where there are so many other projects...
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