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01-24-2013, 04:40 PM
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I cannot comment on the e-tec but here's what i can tell you.
I restored mine spring of 2012. Found a deal on a new in crate 2005 yamaha 115 2 stroke carb'd motor. Didn't really want to buy it (thought it was underpowered) but couldnt turn the deal down. Quite simply it is a very good match for my boat. Mine will cruise all day long 27 mph at 4200 RPM. WOT i can touch 35 mph on flat water, trimmed out with a light load. At cruise mine sips fuel. I cut the tank down to 55 gallon and i dont even know what my range is, but it's alot. That 115 etec is more ballsy than mine. If your boat is light i would not be at all surprised if you can get into the upper 30's with a light load. At 25 mph with my engine trimmed all the way down, i can skip across a typical 2 foot Chesapeake Bay chop and ride by other similarly sized boats that are taking a beating. 
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01-24-2013, 05:29 PM
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Just something to consider I was quoted a price for a 115 and 150 etec and the price difference was $1200. It's a great deal for sure with five year warranty and free gauges, controls. I am leaning towards keeping my thirsty 1988 blackmax that has not let me down yet.
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01-24-2013, 06:06 PM
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01-24-2013, 07:51 PM
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I do not have a top on my boat. My focus for the 20 was a very simple fly fishing and light tackle platform. Since i am a terrible fly caster, the top just gets in the way on such a small boat. That's why, when mentioning my performance, i always note how light my rig is. I don't know if a 115 would perform as well on a boat carrying some water, and with a top. However, there are others on the forum with similar thoughts carrying much heavier loads that i do. Certainly the hull will handle a 150 or bigger, mine does pretty well with the small, light 115. -Mike
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