E-tec 90 or E-tec 115

[mailman1]

I have an 18 ft Winner center console that weighs in at 1850 lbs dry. I now have a 140 1987 Suzuki on it. Would the 90 or 115 be the one? I do not care about speed, just get up on plane and cruise around 30 35 mph. Any help? The boat came with the 140.

 

[marinemech1]

Re: E-tec 90 or E-tec 115

the e-tec 115 won't be avaiable until june sometime its going to be a v-4 so extra cubes may be a benefit<br />the 90 preforms well and is readily avaiable<br />also if purchased before april 15 7 year warranty may be avaliable to you see your dealer<br />so its up to you<br />hopes this helps

 

[steelespike]

Re: E-tec 90 or E-tec 115

Most boaters become disappointed when going with smaller horse powers.I would hold out for at least the 115.

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: E-tec 90 or E-tec 115

Once you have tasted more, its difficult to go back. I dunno...You will be spending as wack of dough...a larger motor is more than just speed. It's the overall feel during actual driving/boating. You will be working the smaller engine a lot more...higher reving, probably more noise because your pushing it more...less performance. If you end up adding few people once in a while, the differnce will shock you.<br />In a different smaller boat...maybe, but you will be making a very direct comparison in an engine change. The techology will not compensate for horsepower.

 

[jegervais]

Re: E-tec 90 or E-tec 115

I'm inclined to agree with steelespike and cobra. If your boat is rated for 150hp, you may even want to consider waiting for the 150 E-TEC.<br /><br />The larger displacement engine doesn't have to work as hard to plane a boat, keep it on plane or cruise. <br /><br />Although the effect on longevity is negligable, generally fuel economy is usually better with the larger engine because it can run at a more efficient rpm to maintain the hull on plane, while a smaller engine typically has to turn more rpm to maintain an adequate power level to keep things happening.<br /><br />For example, when I first bought my 19' Lund (with a 150), I met another owner who had the same boat with the 115 cross-flow V4. Where I can keep my hull on plane at 2000 rpm, he had to be over 3200 rpm to stay on plane and generally had to run 3/4 throttle or higher just to cruise. Top end was about 32 mph with the 115, while with the 150 its 53-ish. I don't run there (53) much, but its nice to have when you need it.<br /><br />BTW the Lund hull weight dry is about 1300 lbs.<br /><br />-John

 

[bossee]

Re: E-tec 90 or E-tec 115

Hi,<br />Why not a Suzuki DF140 4-stroke?<br />Light, powerful, quite, EFI(=fuel efficient, easy starting etc), not that expensive.<br />Or a Johnson 140 4-stroke (it is the same outboard as Suzuki DF 140).