20 Master Angler 115 ETEC v. 150 ETEC

[76Red18]

Go with the 150. I think the 175 weighs 420 also

[zach]

Go with the 150. I think the 175 weighs 420 also

so does the 200...

[76Red18]

so does the 200...

I thought the 200 and 250 were larger blocks

[GradySailfish]

Both of you guys are right!

There are two versions of the 200, the 200 standard and the 200 H.O, the standard is based on the same block the 150 is based off, I believe 2.6 litres. The 200 H.O is based on the larger block, which I believe is 3.3 litres.

[oldbluesplayer]

Grady -

I guess the first question I have is, what is your transom height ? If you've got a 20", then weight would be the deciding factor to me, and I go with the 115. If a 25" then do the 150 if you want to spend the money.

Not sure where you boat, but up here in New England, my 115 / Seafari, is speed limited by water conditions, not horsepower. With a 20" transom on mine, I would not want to go any heavier than the V-4 Johnson I have - though I could see a 130 Yam as a nice upgrade, for those few early morning FAC runs out to the bank that I've had.

just my confusing .02 worth.

Bill

[GradySailfish]

Hi guys, looks like I order the 150
Still monday morning quarterbacking about this issue though lol

Yes I did raise my transom to 25 inches as opposed to the previous 20 inches. The only thing worry about is the fact that I didn't raise my splashwell height, and therefore left the drainage hopes in the same spot as they once were. I don't think though that she will sit so low to cause water coming in through those drains.

-Alex

[gofastsandman]

Hey,
GSF,
Thanks for your previous help!
Now its time for me to help push you over the fence.
Why you want the 150. These points have been made ,but WTH.
1 less stress on crank, bearings , rods ,wrist pins, tranny,
etc.
2 better mpg at cruise.
3 better resale. If I was looking to buy, I would walk away from a 115 sight unseen.
4 Mother nature. When you REALLY gotta go , you can. Even 5 mph can be a day saver.
5 Chicks dig big lower units.
6 size does matter in more ways than I think.
GFS

[gordonhg]

Grady,
Did you get your 150? So far I am really happy with the performance of the 115. I had 4 people in the boat and really couldn't tell much difference from when it was just me alone. I also really like the reduced weight on the stern. I don't have water comming in the scuppers when I stand back near the engine like I did with my 175. My GPS is broken so no real numbers to provide yet..