150 Yammer 4st v. 130 Etec - votes??

[rushcreek]

Hey guys, I am more of a watcher than a poster, but I have the following question.

I am looking at changing boats. I am looking at a 22/72 F & F Mod V with a tunnel hull and pods. I am down to choosing between a Yamaha 150 4stroke or a 130 ETEC. Both are way more motor than I need. I crappie fish in winter and ski/tube in the summer. Now I am running a 20/72 with a Tohat 115 TLDI. It just barely goes faster than my Bro in law's high dollar Sea Ray. I want to leave him in the dust and yank a skier out harder too!

Give me some thoughts on the best choice.

RCO

 

[seahorse5]

Re: 150 Yammer 4st v. 130 Etec - votes??

It's hard to compare a 150 horsepower motor to a smaller 130, in fact it's not even logical.

Your best bet for what you want to accomplish is to get theEvinrude E-TEC 150HO model on the back of your boat.

Not only will you have a motor with lot's more torque and acceleration than the Yamaha F150, but you get the advantage of the high-speed gearcase on the HO model with its lowered water intakes for higher mounting heights.

 

[JB]

Re: 150 Yammer 4st v. 130 Etec - votes??

Etec

 

[triumphrick]

Re: 150 Yammer 4st v. 130 Etec - votes??

Check resale prices......just saying..

 

[steelespike]

Re: 150 Yammer 4st v. 130 Etec - votes??

I don't understand your selections.The Etec 130 is 405lbs only 105 cubes. The 150ho is 419lbs.158 cubes.
47lbs lighter than the Yamaha. the 150 Yamaha is 162cubes. has balance shafts I assume to make it smoother.Without the shafts it still has many,many more parts than the Etec.

 

[rushcreek]

Re: 150 Yammer 4st v. 130 Etec - votes??

Thank you for your kind replies.

It is a big investment and any advice or thoughts are appreciated.

I currently have a 115 Tohat TLDI which I may keep depending upon what my whole rig will bring. I like it, but I would like a tad more power (particularly top end)

I am quite honestly looking at the 130 Etec and the 150 Yamma because in large part, I have found one each at a very good price. Both are more hp than what I have.

I apparently violated postinig rules by asking this question on the Evinrude thread and it was closed. I apologize for this breach of proper conduct. I was unaware that it was not proper, I only wanted to get responses fromo perhaps others with a different bias or favorite. Form my transgression please forgive me.

Again thank you. I know that my question was kind of open ended, but now you may understand the particulars of my choice better.

Thank you.

Rushcreek

 

[rushcreek]

Re: 150 Yammer 4st v. 130 Etec - votes??

Any more ideas, please?????

RCO

 

[Triton II]

Re: 150 Yammer 4st v. 130 Etec - votes??

Yammie every time... 35 as against 15 (etec) more horsepower than you currently have will allow you your wish of smokin' your B-I-L!

 

[jevery]

Re: 150 Yammer 4st v. 130 Etec - votes??

The F150 is one of Yamaha's stronger motors. The EPA documents 160 HP compared to 128 HP for the E-TEC. Should be significantly faster though it is a heavier motor as well. I'm curious about the boat. What exactly is a 22/72 F & F Mod V?

 

[rushcreek]

Re: 150 Yammer 4st v. 130 Etec - votes??

Sorry for delay in responding to the question.

The boat I am referring to is a 20 -22 foot long (not decided how long yet, currently considering 21 feet) aluminum johnboat with a 72 inch bottom. It is a modified, 6 degree V bottom. I also want it to have a tunnel hull and flotation pods.

F & F is a custom boat builder in Montecello Arkansas. They build some of the finest aluminum boats in the country. Tough and reasonably priced.

rushcreek