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Old 10-17-2012, 08:15 PM
McGillicuddy McGillicuddy is offline
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Originally Posted by Bushwacker View Post
I was frankly surprised to see the E-Tec beat the Zuke on MPG, but as you pointed out, the extra displacement of the Zuke probably doesn't help it's fuel consumption. I would suggest that there are a couple of other items that should be considered in that particular comparison:

The quoted weights are dry weights, which means no props or oil in the motor. Since the Zuke crankcase holds 8.5 qts of oil, that's another 15 lbs, so it's true weight for comparison to the E-Tec is 500 lbs! The 524 lb 3.3L motor is therefore a much closer match to the Zuke than 2.6L version in terms of weight! I would think the 21 could easily carry a 500 lb motor with it's 8' beam.
Both good points, Denny, I concur the 21 shouldn't have any problem with the weight of either motor'
I think what got me was both BRP and Suzuki claming a top end 10mph higher on that husky Dusky than what Pair of Jacks gets on his 21. Granted the Dusky's bracket benefits it speed, but 10mph on a heavier rig???

Black jack, how high is your motor mounted and what prop are you running?

It seems Bigshrimpin was getting near 40 on his 23 with his 360lb Merc 175
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