23 with twin 150 e-tecs
 

Is anyone running a 23 with twin 150 e-tec motors? What are the performance numbers?

Have to be pretty damn good, not sure what your looking for

I am in the process of purchasing these engines, I am wondering top speed, fuel consumption, optimal cruising speed. I just wanted to hear from someone with the same setup.

Tony

There was one near No Bones, maybe he has some info

I think Skiblet was the guy running twin small block E-Tec V-6's on a 23. Don't remember if they were 150's or 200's. You could try sending him a PM but he hasn't been on the site in a long time. He lives on Merritt Island, so maybe NoBones will have an email or phone number for him.

I have ran some E-tecs on other boats, I run twin 175 optis on my 23 seacraft, I think you'll be very pleased

ok ok you found me.

Yes I have the small block 200 etecs on my 23.They are mounted on an Armstrong Bracket.
Depending on the prop I run here are my results.

21 pitch Vipers
Top speed 64mph 1.6 mpg 5900 RPM
Best cruise 34 mph avg 2.2 mpg

19 pitch rev 4
Top speed 56 mph avg 1.5 mpg 5850 RPM
Best Cruise 31 mph Avg 2.1 mpg

These are with a full tank, 28 gal of water. 4 people and ice.
Runs were done with wind from left to right at 5 knots. Slight chop on the Banana River.

It's been a while since I did these test. So i may be a little off.

Before ethenol fuel my numbers were much better.

"Before ethanol fuel my numbers were much better".........jeeeeeeez. Have you tried the "rec 90" (non-ethanol) fuel yet?? I'm wondering if you would notice a positve difference. Oh yeah, 60+ mph, very impressive.

I want to say thank you for the information, the prop information will save me from having to waste time playing around with different props.

Tony

skiblit
what is your min. plane speed? just wondering i have always wanted twins. but now feel like todays motors are to heavy .