Re Power

[Terry England]

Originally Posted by sidelock

Anyway of finding out and confirming the Etec 90 inline is actually 10-15hp more than its rated ? At 335lbs its the lightest in that power range.

I have a 19' "sawzalled" bow rider with a 2007 I-3 90 E-Tec w/ 500 hours run time. Makes 18-19 Knots at 3500 RPMs with Power-Tec 13-3/4 X 14" - 3B wheel. Tops out about 31-32 Knots. I usually run with a big load (3-4 Divers, 8 tanks, fish box gear, food cooler etc.) We ran 68 miles New Years weekend - lightest load was 5 adults - topped back off with 8 gallons.
The 90 E-Tec has a very flat torque curve and pulls like a John Deere. The 115's are a little more pipe in the mid-range - I also have two of those. I believe 3 three cylinder motors are harmonically balance and are super durable with few Hot Spots. the new G-2 Etec's are actually two three cylinder motors grafted together with a common crank - Starboard Injectors, Port Exhaust on both banks. that should tell you something.
That being said - EVERYBODY MAKES VERY GOOD MOTORS THESE DAYS. Find you best local mechanic and pick a color. It all good, Bro'!