E-TEC vs Four Stroke
 

A while back there was a lengthy discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of the new E-TEC outboards compared to fourstrokes. I looked back a ways but was unable to find the postings. If anyone has some insight into this subject the feedback would be greatly appreciated. I have pretty much decided on the size outboard I will use on my 20 SF but have not decided on the make.

Thanks
Michael

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First let me tell you I do not own an E-Tec..
I have several friends that do own E-Tec’s and really like them. They include 75hp, 200hp and 250hp.

One thing to consider about the E-Tec’s is the oil they recommend you run is pretty expensive. It is not regular TCW-III it is some sort of synthetic BMC proprietary oil.. About $36.00/gal.
If you plan on running the E-Tec on regular TCW-III (from what I understand) the dealer has to program the ECM for TCW-III and that cut's down on the efficiency.

They burn much less oil than regular 2 strokes. It just cost quite a bit more for the E-Tec oil.

E-Tek owners please correct me if I am wrong..

Jack

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Michael
I just purchased a 200hp E-tec. First of all the XD100 oil I paid $25.00 a gallon. If you use the XD50 it uses 40% more oil than the XD100. The engine is super quiet, very echonomical, and at WOT I can talk on my boat at normal tone of voice.
I also ran E-tec on Blackfin boats, with twins. In the 200hp and 225hp. Boats were 25 and 32 footers. Both did very well maximum speed on the 25 was 57mph, and the 32 hit 62.
Good luck in your decission.
Al

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Bluewater,
A 32' Blackfin hit 62mph with a pair of 200s/225s? Is this the same Blackfin of the 80s/early 90s, or something different?

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It is the same mold, purchased by a company in south Florida. They now call it Blackfin.
Al

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To save money on oil, buy it from a place that buys the oil by the drum. It will be cheaper than buying individual gallons. All you have to do if bring a small gas can to them and they'll fill it up for you.

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Thanks for the info guys. This should help me make a descsion

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You can't run regular oil - period, DI motors oil differently and crankcase temps are higher. A close friend replaced a Merc 150 with a new '03 DI 200 (close to an Etec) almost threw out the back on the water test, after he was warned LOL, but he says its amazing the difference. The guy has 2 more of the same motors a 225 and 250 in the box 7 tr warrenty

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go over to www.thehulltruth.com and do some reading on the e-tec. I was interested in them and theres a few not so happy customers with them to my suprise. I love my 140 Suzi but I wanted to keep an eye on the e-tecs for next time.

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Dont know whats being said over on that site ... But this months PowerBoat reports has some very interesting test data that involved six 150 hp motors (four- four strokes and two - two strokes) Including The Honda, Suzuki, Verado, Yamaha ... Plus the E-tec and the Optimax. Dont think it was E-tecs day

A 32 blackfin @ 60 + mph ??? The 14 or 15,000 lbs Blackfin boat with 12 foot beam?...got to be a different boat. The boat almost draws 3 feet of water !!!