E -Tec 175 on 21

[KPalm]

anyone have experience w/ the Evinrude E-tec 175? I am repowering my '96 21 DVCC. I have read good reviews- I know Parker recco's a 150, but I need more speed

 

[Brent]

that should fulfill the need for speed

 

[windknotnc]

If I could afford a new engine that is what I would put on my 21 SE. I have a 115 Etec on my skiff and it is awesome

 

[Capt Bill Welder]

I will go against the grain here.

I run a 21SE.
Two engines ago I had a Yamaha 150HP 2 stroke on this boat.
The first repower was a new Yamaha 200HP 2 stroke.
3000+ hours on that motor and sold it still running.
The second was also a new Yamaha 200HP 2 stroke.

Cons
I burn more fuel with the 200.

Pros
I only get a few miles mph more at WOT with the 200HP.
I run a bigger prop.
I jump up on plane loaded.
I cruise at a slightly lower RPM at the same speed as I did with the 150.
I have plenty of power if caught in a bad storm with the boat loaded for bear.
It is no longer a dog when loaded with a full tank of gas, 200lb of ice and everthing else. HA
Even with the price of fuel today I would never consider anything less than 200HP

If you are looking for speed, while the 175 will have more power it sure is not going to be much more.

You need to take a test ride.

 

[KPalm]

Thanks for your input- sitting on this hurricane I am hoping my boat stays afloat long enough to repower.