I just got an eyra, what does your boat run with a 175. Me sabre ran 72 with a mariner 175 EFI and have a family friend who is a merc mech, and was wondering if i had an engine built what i could expect. Thanks.
I just got an eyra, what does your boat run with a 175. Me sabre ran 72 with a mariner 175 EFI and have a family friend who is a merc mech, and was wondering if i had an engine built what i could expect. Thanks.
Congrats on the Eyra. It is a different ride from a Sabre, built to handle more big water than a Sabre. These boats were first tested out on the Great Lakes when BASS had a 150 hp limit.
As far as expectations, you can tweak props and engines and see comparable numbers as the Sabre, maybe.
I ran the Eyra last weekend at Lake Maumelle here in central Arkansas. With me(330lbs), 12 rods, my tackle, 2/3 tank of gas(single tank, 36 gal capacity), I ran 68.8 the only run that I pushed the boat. That was with 16 psi water pressure at 5780 rpms, 90+ degree air temp, 85 degree water temp, and a dinged up 24 Tempest plus.
I haven't pushed the engine much recently as I have been doing repairs about every 6-8 months. The boat/motor combo was bought used in 2007 and it is paid off this month! The Mariner Magnum EFI 175 as you know, is a "hot" engine. Headgaskets, new power trim motor, lower unit seals, voltage regulators, wiring harness, and most recent the switch box, and now that the engine has all these updates, time to work on props....the Tempest, and see what a Fury will do.
l know I routinely hit 70 easily in cooler temps with the way it is loaded.
My 89 Sabre got a new 95 model 175 Magnum EFI back then........man that set up ran up to 74.6. Running those boats greatly reduces the learning curve for the bigger BassCats when you can "push the envelope" on the Sabre.
Hope this helps some............IM if you have any other questions about the Eyra....BTW, what color is the Eyra you have?
White with Teal Green bolt and top cap insert. Boat came out of Monticello, Thanks for the info and i will IM you if i have any questions. Thanks again
Is it the one that had a Suzuki engine? I seem to remember a white with a teal bolt down that way...
I know that the Eyra I have had a Suzuki 150 to start...then the owner bought the Mariner 175 EFI in 2005...passed away in 2006 before he could enjoy it.
Good Luck.........
This one did have a zuki on it, has 150 xr6, definately glad about the merc being on the back those zuki's can break the bank for parts not to mention finding parts.
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