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Originally Posted by Topflitegraphics
manitunc - are the opti's as quiet as the etecs? I am leaning towards getting one of those since they are light, efficient, and quiet  |
The older Opti's are WAY louder than an etec.
However, the newer Opti's are pretty close to etec sound levels.
I have an etec on my 23 Sceptre, and working for a boatyard, have run many boats with older optis (one of them being a 25 Seacraft!).
I kind of like the sound of the older optis. They're loud, but kind of a unique sound. And the power is amazing. Torque for days.
That's why you always see the older optis on the Towboat US boats.
We only take care of a smattering of the newer optis, but they seem pretty well built. Powerband is definitely not quite the same as the older ones though.