Re: Twin Etec 115's for a 23'?
I have a 23 CC with an enclosed transom and bracket. The motors are 2001 115 Suzuki's. They cost about 7 grand each back then and are only slightly more now. The block is tried and true.
The boat is perfectly matched. I can stay on plane down to 15kts. At 4000 rpm's I run 25kts and burn 10.5 gph for 2.8mpg. A fast cruise of 4600 gets me to 31-32kts and WOT I am at 39.5kts and that's with a radar arch and bimini.
I run 24" Stiletto props and my max rpm is around 5950.
These motors are a little heavy at 426lbs each. I believe 115 etec's are about 360 but don't quote me. If one of my motors blew up I'd just buy another one. Part of me would like a single Suzi 300 though but I cannot justify the 20 grand.
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Capt. Brian
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