Recent content by Elvio

21 gph is a nice figure indeed. to my knowledge DFI two strokes are already 30~35% better than carb 2S's and very close to 4 strokes as far as consumption is concerned. But again, weight and sea conditions are major factors, and so is propeller choice. As for my friend's E-Tecs, once he strips...

my 28 Marlin dates to 1993 and had been repowered in 1998 with twin Ocean-Pro 225 Evinrudes. carburated and once seriously overhauled in 2001. I typically burn 90 to 100 liters per hour, combined, at 4,000 rpm tach reading, doing 25 +/- 1 nmph GPS speed. Those readings reflect boat wet loads...

Your bubble-eye icons are very appropriate indeed John. Fortunately we do have sales periods where we can also buy it cheaper, down to ~12$/gal and even lower for no-brands. I usually mix with good quality products, which is fine with carb engines. Unfortunately instead, you end up by being...

Comments are nothing but true. Furthermore do NOT use neither brass nor bronze close to your engine block if it is aluminum casting. Things will get even worse. Just think that car manufacturers now specify zinc-free (some stabilizers do contain zinc) rubber hoses for their both their HVAC as...

John, thanks for the explanations. Clear enough. Useless to say that what you say certainly makes sense. This is why I want to maximize the opprtunity to try the new ETec rudes on my pal's boat before buying them. Can't have those chances everyday. I gave a thought to the Suzies more than...

Boat Name "Mr Chips". Grady-White Marlin 280. Model year 1993. Twin Evinrude 225 Ocean Pro mod yr 1998. Located in the Cesme Peninsula, close to Izmir - Turkey, in the Central Aegean Sea. Planning to repower with Evinrude E-TECs asap. Bought the boat in 2001 from her previous prime owner C...

Now, a small afterthought for whoever might wonder : based on the basic "If it ain't broke...don't fix it" rule, I should not need to change my actual set-up for new E-Tecs or whatsoever. But : 1- My yearly repair costs have started to go above 4k per season (hydr. trim units, frequent VRO...

Thanks guys, your thoughts are somewhat refreshing and hopeful :D . and I am also pleased to read some reaction. I tend to be on the same/parallel way of thought as BB. In fact, before becoming aware of the new Rebel props, I was originally thinking to go with the Cyclone 14.5"x17" props on my...

Thanks guys, :) I appreciate the answers. It is surprising though that there aren't that many of us who have tried them :o . There seems to be plenty more amongst the B-W owners, but the boats "are" different, therefore it would be interesting to know of any actual use and/or test. Especially...

First let me introduce myself. Just joined a couple of months ago :D . Marlin 280 - 1993 - bought second hand & actually rigged w/ twin "Rudes" 225 /1998. Planning repowering soon w/ twin E-Tec's 225. Fours (Yammies) too expensive and too heavy :( . Other brands not well serviced :? . Boat...

Hey Giorghos, don't worry...I'm next, for 4~5 months as well. :cry: But consider yourself lucky my friend : mine goes out bcz I can't use her for that time frame as I am on rehab after a multiple by-pass. I may take the occasion to repower her, and then the crucial everytime questions :? : 2...