suggestions for a new motor.

[percula 9]

Need a 40or 50hp outboard for a 17' starcraft tri-hull, looking at a 2001 evenrude 50hp e tec, good or bad?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: suggestions for a new motor.

excellent.

 

[percula 9]

Re: suggestions for a new motor.

Who's the good looking puppy?

 

[UNCC Grad]

Re: suggestions for a new motor.

Is a 40 or 50hp going to be enough motor to push a loaded 17' fiberglass tri-hull? Surely that hull is rated for more than 50hp. A good rule of thumb is to put no less than 80% of the rated max on a hull. Much easier to back off the throttle than to add when there's none there.

Out of curiosity, were the E-tecs even made back in '01? I thought they came out just a couple years ago?

 

[MikDee]

Re: suggestions for a new motor.

IMHO, I'd think a 70-85hp, would be better.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: suggestions for a new motor.

the puppy is my 4 1/2 y/o Tasha, i agree the hp may be lacking.

 

[UNCC Grad]

Re: suggestions for a new motor.

http://www.brp.com/en/Innovation/Technology/Evinrude.E-TEC.htm

BRP didn't introduce the e-tec until 2003 so you are mistaken about the motor in question. You really need to look at a 60hp as a minimum for that boat. You will be dissapointed with the performance of a 50hp of any sort.