2000 evinrude what is the best RPM range to run

[tsmietana]

I have a 2000 Evinrude that has about 75 hours on it. I have replaced the oil pump and one injector. I do troll with the motor but when running I typically keeep it 3500 - 4000 RPM. <br />Is this s good RPM range or is it beeter to run higher. I tend to baby my bpats so I am some what concerened about running any higher? Any thoughts?

 

[JB]

Re: 2000 evinrude what is the best RPM range to run

Hi, Ted.<br /><br />Evinrude offered about a dozen models in 2000.<br /><br />Which one do you have?

 

[tsmietana]

Re: 2000 evinrude what is the best RPM range to run

Hi JB I have a Evinrude Ficht 150 HP This is the model year 2000. My brother has the same year motro but it its on a 175HP. He fishes fresh water tournements so he only know one speed flat WOT. I fish salt water out of a 21 foot Seaswril Striper. I do not run my boat WOT but I want to make sure I am not hurting it by running 3500 - 4000 RPM or trolling. Ted

 

[JB]

Re: 2000 evinrude what is the best RPM range to run

Hi, Ted.<br /><br />3500-4000rpm is a satisfactory cruising rpm for your engine, provided you can get it at 60-75% throttle.<br /><br />At 100% throttle you should reach at least 5500rpm. That would indicate that you have a correct prop. It your WOT rpm is significantly more or less than that you need to confirm that your engine is in good tune, then select a better prop.<br /><br />Good luck.