Am I the only Etec 300 on a 2520XL 16 degree deadrise?

[Ludicrous40]

Just curious if anyone else has the same configuration. Would like to compare performance. Is my offseason, but I always feel like I could get more mpg. I never see anything approaching 2mpg, typically 1 to 1.5, but I run fairly heavy.

Again just curious if anyone else is similar, as comparisons to other manufacturers outboards is irrelevant.

Thanks

 

[fannin]

Kind of apples and oranges here but, I’m running twin 2004 150hp Evinrude direct injects (predecessor to the E-Tec) and averaging 2 to 2.2mpg at 28mph. I have a 95 2530 that’s 14 degrees. I would think you would be closer to 3mpg.


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[warthog5]

Am I the only Etec 300 on a 2520XL 16 degree deadrise?

Yes......LOL

Hows the height of your motor mounted? To deep?

 

[Ludicrous40]

I believe the motor height is appropriate. Top of cavitation plate is in view just at top edge of water on plane, although I suppose I could go up another hole as it is easy to do. What would be the symptoms of going too high? This boat never porpoises.

Ken at PropGods believes the big 3 blade is the right prop, but I'm going to try another prop in the spring as I have a 4 blade 15 pitch Rebel sitting brand new in a box. I acquired it new with the motor, but at the time I felt like the Mirage Plus 3 blade 3x15.8x15 (from the Yamaha) performed better. The Rebel spun faster....potentially too fast, but at the time I had zero experience with the motor.

 

[albiejunkie]

Ludicrous,
Just an FYI. I am selling a 1 year old 3 blade 15.5 x 17 Evinrude Rebel that I have been waiting for warmer weather to list for sale...
PM me if interested.