E-TEC vs Four Stroke

[mjquatt]

A while back there was a lengthy discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of the new E-TEC outboards compared to fourstrokes. I looked back a ways but was unable to find the postings. If anyone has some insight into this subject the feedback would be greatly appreciated. I have pretty much decided on the size outboard I will use on my 20 SF but have not decided on the make.

Thanks
Michael

[Fishjack]

First let me tell you I do not own an E-Tec..
I have several friends that do own E-Tec’s and really like them. They include 75hp, 200hp and 250hp.

One thing to consider about the E-Tec’s is the oil they recommend you run is pretty expensive. It is not regular TCW-III it is some sort of synthetic BMC proprietary oil.. About $36.00/gal.
If you plan on running the E-Tec on regular TCW-III (from what I understand) the dealer has to program the ECM for TCW-III and that cut's down on the efficiency.

They burn much less oil than regular 2 strokes. It just cost quite a bit more for the E-Tec oil.

E-Tek owners please correct me if I am wrong..

Jack

[19seacraft88]

Michael
I just purchased a 200hp E-tec. First of all the XD100 oil I paid $25.00 a gallon. If you use the XD50 it uses 40% more oil than the XD100. The engine is super quiet, very echonomical, and at WOT I can talk on my boat at normal tone of voice.
I also ran E-tec on Blackfin boats, with twins. In the 200hp and 225hp. Boats were 25 and 32 footers. Both did very well maximum speed on the 25 was 57mph, and the 32 hit 62.
Good luck in your decission.
Al

[ScottM]

Bluewater,
A 32' Blackfin hit 62mph with a pair of 200s/225s? Is this the same Blackfin of the 80s/early 90s, or something different?

[19seacraft88]

It is the same mold, purchased by a company in south Florida. They now call it Blackfin.
Al

[Yamtt125]

To save money on oil, buy it from a place that buys the oil by the drum. It will be cheaper than buying individual gallons. All you have to do if bring a small gas can to them and they'll fill it up for you.

[mjquatt]

Thanks for the info guys. This should help me make a descsion

[Captainkass]

i have a friend building one of these hulls i we speak, the company is just starting to build these hulls, my friend is down there pretty much every day.

[joema]

just put 250 4 stroke on new wood transom does not handle differnt ,escept it put your eyeballs back in head.23 septer

[Captainkass]

greetings this i can tell you if you just want power out of the whole e-tec -- if you want fuel savings e-tec, if you want a engine thats all around e-tec the bottom line is the new etes really does it all,