Optimax, E tec, or 4 stk

  • nick858
    Eldora, Iowa
    Posts: 367
    May 25, 2005 at 2:49 am #1246662

    Anybody running these motors that could give me some pros and cons. I mainly use the motor for trolling, so keep that in mind. I would just like a little more top end than my 50 4 stk, but boat maxes at 90hp. thanks

    KirtH
    Lakeville
    Posts: 4063
    May 25, 2005 at 3:16 am #364746

    For me my next boat will have a T TEC I do believe, 4 stroke economy with 2 stroke grunt and quiet.

    herb
    6ft under
    Posts: 3242
    May 25, 2005 at 12:00 pm #364770

    No matter what brand or model you choose, the general rule of thumb is ‘no less than 75% of maximum rated hsp’.
    Looks like you’re under powered to start with.

    chris-tuckner
    Hastings/Isle MN
    Posts: 12318
    May 25, 2005 at 12:01 pm #364771

    My 75 E-TEC is performing wonderfully, both trolling and flat out. I love it!
    Tuck

    pittmd
    Posts: 181
    May 25, 2005 at 12:18 pm #364775

    I have a new E TEC 40hp on my boat. I can not speak to durability yet but I really like what I have seen so far.
    very quiet, and strong.

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    May 25, 2005 at 12:19 pm #364776

    I just put a 90 hsp Optimax on my Lund 1675 Explorer SS once I get the correct prop fitted on her I believe this will be an excellent motor…and she runs down at a low 625 rpms for trolling I’ll keep you up to date on this one

    bow1
    Maynard, Iowa
    Posts: 75
    May 25, 2005 at 1:32 pm #364794

    75 Honda here, very quiet and fuel efficient. Awesome motor in my book!

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    May 25, 2005 at 8:31 pm #364888

    I’m not sure how far you are from Prairie du Chien but your welcome to come over and run my motor to see what you think

    paul17
    Posts: 9
    May 27, 2005 at 12:42 am #365098

    I am running a 75hp. E-Tech on my Pro Angler 16 and just love it. The hole shot is unbelieveable compared to my old 60hp 4 stroke. It is just as quiet and even more stingy on fuel. It trolls at 1.8 mph on my gps. :

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    May 27, 2005 at 6:39 pm #365197

    My prop issues have been completely taken care of…Let me tell you that Starks did a fantastic job dealing with me on this…I tried 3 different props before I decided on the right one…The 90 hsp Optimax is a true performer I’m getting 42mph (gps) and a real good hole shot to boot !! I was trolling with her this morning and it was settling in at 625 rpms and depending on the current I was going 0-1.1mph at idle and purrs like a kitten…I have put 7 hours on this motor so far and ran about 14 gallons of gas and 1 gallon of oil. (The motor is designed to inject twice the oil for the first 10 hours)This motor is quieter than my 50 2-stroke Merc

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    May 27, 2005 at 6:44 pm #365198

    Sounds like we need to have a race, Opti vs. Etec vs. 4 banger!!!

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    May 27, 2005 at 7:17 pm #365200

    so we hook up a external gas tank, put 2 gallons in it and see who gets the furthest, the fastest ? something like that ?

    ggoody
    Mpls MN
    Posts: 2603
    May 28, 2005 at 3:34 am #365230

    Quote:

    so we hook up a external gas tank, put 2 gallons in it and see who gets the furthest, the fastest ? something like that ?

    Well the furthest if you beleive their numbers would be E-Tec and the fastest would not be the 4 stroke.

    stg113
    Loyal, WI
    Posts: 28
    May 28, 2005 at 2:43 pm #365247

    ecnook,

    If you don’t mind me asking what prop did you end up with on your Opti. I have a new 115 Opti and I’m still looking at props other than the Alum. that came with the boat and motor.

    STG113

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    May 28, 2005 at 3:51 pm #365251

    I ended up with a 20p LaserII

    I’m getting 55-5600 rpms at full throttle

    Brian Lyons
    Posts: 894
    May 29, 2005 at 10:09 pm #365365

    Glad to hear you got the prop thing resolved

    2Fishy4U
    Posts: 973
    May 30, 2005 at 12:38 am #365368

    E-TEC, but I figured I would wait one year. I suspect they are all good, but the more I hear about E-TEC the better it sounds.

    etecangler1
    Posts: 64
    May 30, 2005 at 4:42 pm #365415

    Quote:

    Anybody running these motors that could give me some pros and cons. I mainly use the motor for trolling, so keep that in mind. I would just like a little more top end than my 50 4 stk, but boat maxes at 90hp. thanks


    Try to run all of them before you make your decision. My 90hp E-TEC has been an excellent motor.

    E-TEC 75/90hp 320lbs.
    Mercury OptiMax 75/90hp 375lbs.
    4-stroke 75/90hp 386lbs.
    Yamaha 4-stroke 75/90hp 369lbs.

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