forcepark1337
Cadet
- Joined
- Oct 15, 2009
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- 8
Hey everyone,
I have a 2003 Whaler 150 Sport powered with a 60hp carbureted 2 stroke Mercury. With concerns to the environment and wanting an engine easier on the wallet, I'm considering repower. After much research, I do NOT want to go the 4 stroke route, as the last thing I want to do is change the oil once a season, change the filter, valve adjustments, etc. I also want the 2 stroke performance. For this reason, I want to repower with an Evinrude E-tec. The only problem is, I'm not sure the 60hp E-tec is powerful enough for what I do. My current engine is 3 cylinders, while the evinrude is 2. I do quite a bit of waterskiing and tubing with this boat, and I need the power. Do you think 2 cylinders is enough for this? I would consider going with the 75hp E-tec, but my boat is only rated for 60hp maximum. Any suggestions as to what I should do? I'm not totally adverse to keeping the old motor, as it isn't very old, but if I save enough money to repower, I would seriously consider it.
I have a 2003 Whaler 150 Sport powered with a 60hp carbureted 2 stroke Mercury. With concerns to the environment and wanting an engine easier on the wallet, I'm considering repower. After much research, I do NOT want to go the 4 stroke route, as the last thing I want to do is change the oil once a season, change the filter, valve adjustments, etc. I also want the 2 stroke performance. For this reason, I want to repower with an Evinrude E-tec. The only problem is, I'm not sure the 60hp E-tec is powerful enough for what I do. My current engine is 3 cylinders, while the evinrude is 2. I do quite a bit of waterskiing and tubing with this boat, and I need the power. Do you think 2 cylinders is enough for this? I would consider going with the 75hp E-tec, but my boat is only rated for 60hp maximum. Any suggestions as to what I should do? I'm not totally adverse to keeping the old motor, as it isn't very old, but if I save enough money to repower, I would seriously consider it.