Repowering with either E-Tec or Suzuki

[Ludicrous40]

Moving on from my Yamaha failure...

Funding is in order, and now I have to pull the trigger. I've got pricing on both the E-Tec 300 with Iconn controls, or a Suzuki 300. Was able to get what I think is good pricing on both, but the Suzuki is about $1000 more.

I don't really have a strong preference other than to move on from Yamaha. My first choice keeps coming up E-Tec, as I like the idea of the low maintenance, nothing to do for 300 hours, but I know there are some reputable guys here that rave about the Suzuki, and I think I can get a 6 year warranty on the Suzuki. It's a tough call, I know/expect that they are both good motors.....

Has anyone put a 300 E-Tec on a 2520XL with 16 degree MV? Or something similar? If so, what prop?

 

[TimC2520]

Proximity to a reputable service center should be considered.
On a side note, I think that whole ETEC no service for 3 years is a sales gimmick. Ain't no way I'd use an OB' in saltwater
for three years without any maintenance.

 

[kidfreediver]

The new etec are 5 year no maintenance 5 year warranty and 500 hour maintence

 

[camron]

My that is one horrid looking engine.

 

[warthog5]

Ya Think? Look's like a Rock'em -Sock'em Robot.

 

[Brent]

Or foosball table men

 

[camron]

Star of the next transformer movie?

 

[Ludicrous40]

Going with the current model E-Tec 300 with Iconn controls..in process:

 

[kidfreediver]

Looks good. I think those etec look Bad Azz on the back of a pilot house. I'm also putting a 15 HO kicker.

 

[Ludicrous40]

Did you decide on a prop yet?

 

[DaleH]

This weekend on the water I found that "if" one could find high octane fuel, it was $0.40 to $0.60 MORE per gallon than std octane. Really makes me question why anyone would ever 're-power' with a big 250hp and up Yam OB that only produces the labeled horsepower when running high octane fuel ... ????????

 

[Brent]

We boat out of Charlotte Harbor, FL and recreational or ethanol free gas is 90 octane in marinas and selected gas stations.

check http://pure-gas.org/

Around July 4th, the price was $4.55 - $4.80 per gallon at Marathon land based gas stations (2 close by us) and didnt go to a marina

crazy expensive stuff

 

[Megabyte]

Around July 4th, the price was $4.55 - $4.80 per gallon at Marathon land based gas stations (2 close by us) and didnt go to a marina

crazy expensive stuff

You're not kidding!
About that same time period, I bought 89 octane on the water for $4.01/gal

 

[kidfreediver]

Did you decide on a prop yet?

Haven't slapped on the four blade prop yet but probably this weekend. What's sitting on there is a 14 3/4 x 17p

 

[Brent]

Around July 4th, the price was $4.55 - $4.80 per gallon at Marathon land based gas stations (2 close by us) and didnt go to a marina

crazy expensive stuff

You're not kidding!
About that same time period, I bought 89 octane on the water for $4.01/gal

4.69 on July 31

 

[DaleH]

Paid $3.41 the other day ... 20-gallons in 4 jerry cans.

 

[Brent]

for e zero gas?
E10 gas was $3.36

 

[Parker1817]

That's what I do Dale. I have a 14 gal tank on a hand cart and a couple of 5 gal cans, that I fill up at Costco for $3.35.

 

[kidfreediver]

We install the oil reservoir under the transom door on the right. Up in the far corner and did a deck fill. I gets some more pics. The mechanic wanted the reservoir away from the bilge.

 

[kidfreediver]

How's is the install coming?