Etec owners performance reports

[Redbelly]

While I wait for my 150HO to be rigged, I would like to hear from etec owners on your satisfaction or dissatisfaction.

Lay it in the line either way. Also how long have you been running yours?

Thanks!

[saltyseven]

Got three, 135HO, 115 and 30 horse. Never an issue with any of them. Decent on fuel and plenty power

[Fish Dawg]

I had a 90 Hp on a 198 DLV Skiff for 6 yrs . No problems except before I sold it having some problems getting up on plane if we had a heavy group on board . Changed the prop and that helped . I ran synthetic oil in it and it was a little pricey . I have a 238 DLV Skif with a 150 Yammy and love it !

[silverking]

I'm on my third. Had two small block 200s on the Bayshore. Great hole shot, very good fuel economy and oil usage, plus it was 75 pounds lighter than a comparable four-stroke. Allowed me to get in on rising tides much earlier and stick around longer.

I'm running a short-shaft 30 on the Beavertail Micro now. Again, good hole shot, light and extremely fuel efficient. I can go all day and burn less than 2 gallons of gas! Have to remind myself to check the oil reserve because it's super stingy in that department too. I have it programmed to run the XD-100 oil. After you've broke yours in with the 50, I'd recommend switching over.

The HO models that I have used on test boats have had similar performance.

[Steve Stinson]

Pay attention to whatever they tell you about fuel quality. One of the guys I fish with in Panama City had all sorts of trouble with his until he went to non-ethanol fuel with an additive. (I can't remember what he was adding to it.)

After that adjustment - no further issues.

[boomhauer]

Have a 2012 Etec 90hp on an 18 ft action craft. other than a trim relay and slight trim pump issue (repaired under warranty), Its been great. Seems as strong as my old 115 yammie carbed. would buy another in a second. great on gas.