On the Etec big single bandwagon... after 2 1/2 years with my Tsunami/Etec 250, the ONLY maintenance has been to adjust a stretched shift cable, which would not be an issue with the fly-by-wire version. It always starts immediately, and never sputters, smokes, or misses. With two people, light gear, and half fuel, I get about 30 mph at 10 gph at 4000 rpm. Tops out in the upper 40s. I have seen over 50 mph. With 8 people and beach gear (chairs, bags, and coolers of food/beverage) on board, there is plenty of power remaining without pushing the engine. It lives in salt water and is run regularly year round. Simply the best boat motor I've ever owned, and perfect on my Tsunami.
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1974 23' Tsunami, fully refurbished, custom pilothouse, Hermco Bracket, 250 Etec
1977 23' Sceptre fully refurbished, soft top, I/O
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03-27-2014, 01:47 PM
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