I previously posted some reports from my first few trips out with the new G1 150. As I mentioned before,I was uncertain about the performance I would get from this combination.
However, just as in the first few times out, the boat performed awesome.... at least for my goals. I have had it out 4 or 5 times, heavily loaded for diving, and it hasn't lugged at all, even in heavy seas.
I have no idea of top end since I never get it over 4500 rpms. In truth, I don't care about top end. I just want it to get the load out of the hole and have some kick in the heavy following seas, etc.
In Summary, even though the conventional wisdom would say that seafarers, would need 225-250hp....... I don't think this is the case at all. Maybe, if you need to hit 45 mph, then you might need that much. Otherwise, for the older Seafarers, the
Etec 150 G1 is a nice light weight match, and very economical on the initial price and cost of running.
As a side note, the V6 GI's aren't as quiet at idle as the 4S's, but it have a nice low tone, almost like a V8 car engine.
Good Luck
However, just as in the first few times out, the boat performed awesome.... at least for my goals. I have had it out 4 or 5 times, heavily loaded for diving, and it hasn't lugged at all, even in heavy seas.
I have no idea of top end since I never get it over 4500 rpms. In truth, I don't care about top end. I just want it to get the load out of the hole and have some kick in the heavy following seas, etc.
In Summary, even though the conventional wisdom would say that seafarers, would need 225-250hp....... I don't think this is the case at all. Maybe, if you need to hit 45 mph, then you might need that much. Otherwise, for the older Seafarers, the
Etec 150 G1 is a nice light weight match, and very economical on the initial price and cost of running.
As a side note, the V6 GI's aren't as quiet at idle as the 4S's, but it have a nice low tone, almost like a V8 car engine.
Good Luck