Getting an Evirude 115 HO for the Triton TX18

[mrc.in.wi]

Dealer installed a 21p Stainless steel viper. Have set back plate mounted on 2nd hole. There's technically no break in period for the motor but the dealer advised just take it easy for the first couple hours and don't drive 40 miles down river at WOT until after a few hours on the motor.

Max RPM's i and dealer see on the stock tach is 5800 when the weather/water was 10-15 degrees cooler. water PSI 20-25 at WOT and 8 +/- at idle. Only have a couple total hours behind the wheel and haven't really let er' rip for a long ride yet due to flooding and logs/trash everywhere in the river. Went 1 miles WOT back and forth the past few trips out up and down river. Wanted to spend a lot more time on the Ultrex. Turned 5500 RPMS almost trimmed out in 75 degree water and 90-95 heat /w high humidity. Speed wise I was hitting 44-46 but it was hitting it as I was just about to come to a bridge to slow. There was still room to trim out prior to slowing down. Next trip I'll let it go for 5-7 miles down river. Comes out of the hole like a beast. Motor is ridiculously quiet and uses almost not gas/oil which is nice. XD100 is pricey around here. NFB steering is nice, too.

Thanks

[mrc.in.wi]

Dealer pushed the delivery date again. Waiting for him to call back. A little frustrated at this point.

[mrc.in.wi]

Picking it up tonight.

[mrc.in.wi]

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[Transom]

Looks good. Time to go make some smoke!

i know it is an illusion but it looks like that engine is really short.

[Ranger RT]

Don't think that will go....

[Transom]

Don't think that will go....

i know it's a 'rude but c'mon it has to at least push that tin rig.

[Ranger RT]

i know it's a 'rude but c'mon it has to at least push that tin rig.

LoL.. If it had a prop it might

[gatorglenn]

Yes without a prop it's gonna be pretty hard LOL. Dang that is one sweet looking motor

[mrc.in.wi]

Funny! You guys crack me up.

I put the prop on and I'm like a kid in a candy store. I start putting my tackle in and walk by prop and spin it. I hear clink. I look an I didn't open up the cotter pin to hold the nut. It fell out. Oops. So I fixed that then began to very methodically and slowly check everything I did.

Even at 52 you can be like a teenager. Lol.

Going out this am to fish a couple hours in the dawn. Run the motor awhile and maybe fish some more.

[Lowerider58]

Glad they got it done for you so you could salvage some of your vacation.

[mrc.in.wi]

Rpm s speed 1st hour of Double Oil
600 - 2.5
1000 - 4
1500 - 5.6
2000 - 6.9
2500 - 9.5
3000 - 17.4 plane
3500 - 24.5
4000 - 29.3
4500 - 34.5
5000 - 38.9
5500 - 43.4
5960 - 46
High of 46.3 before blow out
Air 60°
Water 70°

Wait for a couple more hours of motor time but I'm Thinking 21 pitch viper will put me about 5800-5900

[spinningreel]

Do the new Etec have the oil resivior under the cowling?

I like the way it looks on the boat.

[spinningreel]

Double post.

[mrc.in.wi]

No I posted a thread about fitting the oil tank in the battery compartment

[iabass8]

Rpm s speed 1st hour of Double Oil
600 - 2.5
1000 - 4
1500 - 5.6
2000 - 6.9
2500 - 9.5
3000 - 17.4 plane
3500 - 24.5
4000 - 29.3
4500 - 34.5
5000 - 38.9
5500 - 43.4
5960 - 46
High of 46.3 before blow out
Air 60°
Water 70°

Wait for a couple more hours of motor time but I'm Thinking 21 pitch viper will put me about 5800-5900

i was hitting 48 at 56-5700 /w 21 viper according to lowrance elite. Full gas and tackle trimmed out. 85 air 72-75 water. 20-22 Psi. Cruised 5 to 6 miles at that but there was so much barge traffic i had to slow down

[mrc.in.wi]

After 2 hours I hit 46.5 mph before blowout. Hoping a Viper will give me 1-2 mph more, but if not I'm good with it. Pretty fast for a mod v hull

[Ranger RT]

After 2 hours I hit 46.5 mph before blowout. Hoping a Viper will give me 1-2 mph more, but if not I'm good with it. Pretty fast for a mod v hull

Good numbers dude...after it breaks in it should get better to.....motor looks sweet on that red boat

[iabass8]

After 2 hours I hit 46.5 mph before blowout. Hoping a Viper will give me 1-2 mph more, but if not I'm good with it. Pretty fast for a mod v hull

I'm with you on the speed. I got it expecting 45-46 and was surprised at 48. Probably will hit 50 in the later summer/fall months which is just an added bonus. Hope you enjoy the motor. I'm very happy /w it so far.

[mrc.in.wi]

I lowered the jp 1/4". No blowout on top end. 6024 rpm and 46.6mph.

I think this is going to like my 90 hp was.
Rogue prop alone
Viper prop with a fishing partner
Time will tell Viper will be here next week.

I'll keep posting the performance info.