help with motor selection

[gpzrider]

Roughly, how much gas mileage / speed difference would one get with say a 115etec vs a 150etec vs a 200ho etec. I'm looking at a new Hurricane deck boat, 19ft and am interested in having an etec mounted on back. They come with Yamaha 115 4stroke; but I want a simpler, lighter, faster solution. And I am interested in the etecs. Thanks for any help in making this decision. Gary

[SEAHORSE]

At least get the 150. The 115 Yamaha on a Hurricane is a real dog!

[Al from Canada]

Welcome to the BBC Gary.......glad to have you join us.
What's the Hurricane rated for? 115 sounds small........

[RUSTY63]

Welcome to the BBC.

I would also get the 150 at least.

[tnsnow]

I was a Hurricane dealer for several years, The f115 yamaha pushes a 198 around 40mph. A f150 yam pushes to 50mph and is a much better engine for pulling water toys. I would go for the 150 but it depends on how you will be using it.

[gpzrider]

The maximum horsepower rating on the Hurricane is 200. And I've been eyeing the etec saltwater series 200 high output. I like lots of power and acceleration. And since this particular motor is a 'big block', I figured it would have more torque / pulling power. But, I'm worried about fuel efficiency. Mainly, I'll be cruising or hauling ___. Periodically, I'll pull a water skier. And, other times, we'll go fishing. Thanks for all the replies. Is there that much of a difference in fuel economy at 1/2 throttle, 3/4 throttle, wot.

[RUSTY63]

I would attempt to answer your question but about 5:30 tomorrow morning My Teacher would explain why I was wrong so I will just leave this one to Seahorse.......

[SEAHORSE]

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Most of the time, a large engine loafing along will get better fuel economy than a smaller motor struggling its heart out.

A 200 HO Saltwater (25" shaft) would be a "trip" on a Hurricane. You would have more torque at your disposal that you could not wipe the grin off your face. Go for it, if you can.

[gpzrider]

That's makes loads of sense. Thanks ever so much for your expertise. I'm going to shoot for that 200 HO. Like all things in life; it all boils down to money.

[RUSTY63]

I was close, he was an hour late....

[gpzrider]

Seahorse mentioned a 25" shaft? I've noticed that most motors come in either a 20" or a 25" shaft lenght. I'm guessing that has something to do with the boat/transom? What are we shooting for here? Thanks!!

[SEAHORSE]

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WISE-A$$ !!!!!


(I'm glad to see that some of my "attitude" is rubbing off on you. It makes me proud, boy, and a firm believer in osmosis!)

[Bassmeister]

Bass boats usually run the 20" ers. The higher freeboard boats( boats made for heavier seas or bigger in overall capacity) with the higher transoms will need the 25 " shaft. I'm thinking you will fall in the latter catagory and as they said I would always go for max HP!!