1980 20 sf power?

[PigSticker]

I saw an 87 20ft with a four stroke 150 on the transom and it had water coming in the drains with no one in the boat

[cjm1300]

Hey guys thanks for the info. Like i said i have a 225 2 stroke now. I love the speed but the boat is being restored right now and i am looking for good fuel economy but still speed. Again thanks

[Bushwacker]

Originally Posted by cjm1300

. . . and i am looking for good fuel economy but still speed. Again thanks

Then look at an Optimax or E-Tec that will have similar fuel consumption to a 4 stroke (> 4 mpg) but are much stronger on mid-range torque and power/wt. The Zuke 140 at 421 lbs (before you put 11 pounds of oil in it) is relatively light for a 4-stroke and the only one I'd even consider and would probably get you about 40 mph. However the small block 2.7L V-6 E-Tec at 433 lbs is a much stronger motor. The 150 is actually 165 at the prop with tons of mid-range torque and should give you mid to upper 40's. The 175 & 200 may have a little less mid-range torque, but should have enough top end power to put you over 50 mph.

[PigSticker]

Yam hpdi 200 weighs around what a 140 4 stroke zuke is, way more power and fuel burn is good, just burns more oil...

[eggsuckindog]

Originally Posted by Bushwacker

Then look at an Optimax or E-Tec that will have similar fuel consumption to a 4 stroke (> 4 mpg) but are much stronger on mid-range torque and power/wt. The Zuke 140 at 421 lbs (before you put 11 pounds of oil in it) is relatively light for a 4-stroke and the only one I'd even consider and would probably get you about 40 mph. However the small block 2.7L V-6 E-Tec at 433 lbs is a much stronger motor. The 150 is actually 165 at the prop with tons of mid-range torque and should give you mid to upper 40's. The 175 & 200 may have a little less mid-range torque, but should have enough top end power to put you over 50 mph.

the 150 Etec is one of the strongest ponies out there, seems they maxed the allowed 10% allowence on HP - even compared to their other motors


having water come in with no one in the boat with a 135 2 stroke the boat had other issues, nobody with V6's have that issue, mine won't, full of fuel and the baitwell full and a T top

[Mark]

Originally Posted by PigSticker

I saw an 87 20ft with a four stroke 150 on the transom and it had water coming in the drains with no one in the boat

My 20' did that with a 2-stroke 135 on it. They are SeaCrafts, they ride too low in the water for where the original deck is (which is why some of us that have had them redone raise the deck - to FINALLY have dry ankles). Sadly, Tracker/BPS didn't remedy this when they built them either, the Lefty Kreh "Master Angler" will suck water in the scuppers when sitting at the dock if you step in it. Great design, huh?!