20 Master Angler 115 ETEC v. 150 ETEC

gordonhg · #1 02-14-2008, 07:52 AM

I just put an Etec 115 on my 20ft SF. I haven't had time to really use it yet but it runs fine, plenty of get up and go. (I used to have a Yamaha 175 on it..) I like the lighter weight as the SF tends to have water come in the drain holes with weight on the stern (original deck height). The water we run in is usually rough enough that you can't get to full speed except in the bay.

If I had my choice I'd raise the deck, put a 150 on it and not worry about the money, but since the deck is low and its a few grand extra, I am happy with the 115 so far.

Don't know about MGP yet.

GradySailfish · #2 02-14-2008, 06:01 PM

Still deciding guys, tough choice to make, only about 2 grand difference between the two engines.

As I said earlier, top speed is not an issue for me, efficient mid range crusing is the most important aspect for me.

One reason for this is that I'm not a speed demon, another reason is that given conditions most of the time around here I can't run at higher speeds prudently.

As for the weight, the 150 is 420 pounds while the 115 is 369 pounds.

SOS · #3 02-14-2008, 06:18 PM

35 horses for 51 pounds...piece of mind...not having to run her hard. I would go 150...

Go luck, great problem to have (picking out a motor)

SOS

76Red18 · #4 02-14-2008, 08:00 PM

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

zach · #5 02-14-2008, 09:03 PM

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

so does the 200...

76Red18 · #6 02-15-2008, 09:29 AM

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

so does the 200...

I thought the 200 and 250 were larger blocks

GradySailfish · #7 02-15-2008, 12:08 PM

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 · #8 02-16-2008, 11:19 AM

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