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25" 130 Etec is 405 lbs - 28 lbs less than the 150 Etec. Tests show that the 130 actually produces an average of 140-142 horsepower at the propshaft. The 150 Etec averages 163-165 hp at the prop.
In contrast, the DF140 Suzuki is 410 lbs, the 135 Mercury Optimax is 510 lbs, and the 135 Honda is 480 lbs. It should be noted that the 3 cylinder 1.5L 125 hp Mercury Optimax weighs 375 lbs, and averaged 138-140 hp in tests. However, it has 12% less torque than the 130 Etec, and the extremely efficient air compression/injection system gives it noticeable throttle lag. (It's essentially a supercharged fuel-injected 2 stroke) It does have better fuel economy than any other outboard in the 120-140 hp range. I nominate the 130 hp Etec.
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