23 with twin 150 e-tecs

[vcs]

Is anyone running a 23 with twin 150 e-tec motors? What are the performance numbers?

[eggsuckindog]

Have to be pretty damn good, not sure what your looking for

[vcs]

I am in the process of purchasing these engines, I am wondering top speed, fuel consumption, optimal cruising speed. I just wanted to hear from someone with the same setup.

Tony

[eggsuckindog]

There was one near No Bones, maybe he has some info

[Bushwacker]

I think Skiblet was the guy running twin small block E-Tec V-6's on a 23. Don't remember if they were 150's or 200's. You could try sending him a PM but he hasn't been on the site in a long time. He lives on Merritt Island, so maybe NoBones will have an email or phone number for him.

[medic1227]

I have ran some E-tecs on other boats, I run twin 175 optis on my 23 seacraft, I think you'll be very pleased

[Skiblet]

ok ok you found me.

Yes I have the small block 200 etecs on my 23.They are mounted on an Armstrong Bracket.
Depending on the prop I run here are my results.

21 pitch Vipers
Top speed 64mph 1.6 mpg 5900 RPM
Best cruise 34 mph avg 2.2 mpg

19 pitch rev 4
Top speed 56 mph avg 1.5 mpg 5850 RPM
Best Cruise 31 mph Avg 2.1 mpg

These are with a full tank, 28 gal of water. 4 people and ice.
Runs were done with wind from left to right at 5 knots. Slight chop on the Banana River.

It's been a while since I did these test. So i may be a little off.

Before ethenol fuel my numbers were much better.

[DonV]

"Before ethanol fuel my numbers were much better".........jeeeeeeez. Have you tried the "rec 90" (non-ethanol) fuel yet?? I'm wondering if you would notice a positve difference. Oh yeah, 60+ mph, very impressive.

[vcs]

Originally Posted by Skiblet

ok ok you found me.

Yes I have the small block 200 etecs on my 23.They are mounted on an Armstrong Bracket.
Depending on the prop I run here are my results.

21 pitch Vipers
Top speed 64mph 1.6 mpg 5900 RPM
Best cruise 34 mph avg 2.2 mpg

19 pitch rev 4
Top speed 56 mph avg 1.5 mpg 5850 RPM
Best Cruise 31 mph Avg 2.1 mpg

These are with a full tank, 28 gal of water. 4 people and ice.
Runs were done with wind from left to right at 5 knots. Slight chop on the Banana River.

It's been a while since I did these test. So i may be a little off.

Before ethenol fuel my numbers were much better.

I want to say thank you for the information, the prop information will save me from having to waste time playing around with different props.

Tony

[GodsReel]

skiblit
what is your min. plane speed? just wondering i have always wanted twins. but now feel like todays motors are to heavy .