EVINRUDE E-TEC OR SUZUKI 90hp F/S

**markyw** · 07-12-2005, 23:01

Hello, can anyone tell me what would give the better fuel economy of the two engines, is there anyone using any of the two. I'd be using the engine on a wilson flyer 20.
thanks
Mark

**Shropfisher** · 08-12-2005, 15:36

I had the Suzuki 90 FS fitted to my new Ocquatea 615 this year, can't get over how little fuel it uses, can't put miles per gallon or gallons per hour figure on it as I'm not using enough to measure, very quite, got to check rev counter to make sure she's still ticking over !!
On a Wilson Flyer 20 footer you would get some were around 35 knots from the Susie, maybe more, the 615 is 20ft but weights twice what a Wilson does and I get 28 - 30 knots,
Suzuki are probably the best outboats around at the moment, they are pouring money into the development and walking away from 2 strokes. They also sell to other companies that badge them up, so they must be good. hope this helps.

**markyw** · 08-12-2005, 16:36

Thank's very much shropfisher
Mark

**wilson17** · 08-12-2005, 17:04

Hi mark , i run a ETECH 90 on my wison flyer(17ft) and to say that its got some get go is an understatement but sorry to say i have no fuel consumption figures for you only that if i keep the revs at 3000rpm it seams not too bad.

Ime not one of the more experienced boat owners on this site but as for reliability the ETECH starts on the key first time every time with no smoke and puuurs away just nicley . I imagine that buying a brand new outboard these days of any manufacturer is going to be a close run contest as they are all in competition with each other . I researched all the the brand names prior to purchase and satifide myself that just may be the ETECH was the best of them . You will find that all the makes will profess to being the best and what swung it for me was the weight of my engine which is 306lb . Hanging such a lump on your transom i think its good practice to keep the weight down .

Any way i hope this was some use and good luck(wished i bought a 20ft)

**markyw** · 08-12-2005, 19:43

Thank's very much for the response
Mark

DUNCAN McARTHUR · 13-11-2007, 19:55

Originally Posted by markyw

Hello, can anyone tell me what would give the better fuel economy of the two engines, is there anyone using any of the two. I'd be using the engine on a wilson flyer 20.
thanks
Mark

im using the e-tec 90. before we bought it we looked into the diff specs between 2&4strke the e-tec was far better in just about every field.

**dale** · 13-11-2007, 20:10

My E-Tec is 3 years old at the weekend and i have had no problems since new.
it runs a dribble of 2 stroke oil and never smokes at idle. she is quiet and very efficient compared to other models i have had.
no service for first 3 years. then either an annual or a major service and another 3 year service interval.
as for consumption figures if the can is empty i just fill it which is lot less with this model than most.

**ebgb** · 13-11-2007, 23:19

how long before the ol' 2 versus 4 stroke argument pops up again!

I'd go the Suzuki every time, a mate has one on a 19 foot reiver, absolutely flies and sips fuel. When we were trailing it around we'd do 3 maybe 4 full days out before he swapped tanks (27 litre tanks), covering 10 or 15 miles or more each time.

**Dave.S** · 13-11-2007, 23:29

Hi Mark

If you go for the E-tec have a read of this thread http://www.worldseafishing.com/forum...ad.php?t=11689

Etec's do like the proper oil which is not cheap, but it does not use very much so may be the costs balance out.
Don't have one myself but a couple of mates do and they all love them but change the oil for the winter version when it gets cold/during winter.

Dave

TomBettle · 14-11-2007, 10:05

Hi Mark

Not the same boat, but I have used both engines to a medium extent (professional sea trials over a period of several hours) on our 19 foot pilot house.

1) The Suzuki was quick at nearly 30 knots, quiet, smooth and considerably more economical (pure guess.... 20%).

2) The Etec was far better than I expected and when correctly propped produced about 32knots. It was however far from quiet, not as smooth and juicier.

Both were good.
The Etec had the edge on performance, but the Suzuki won hands down on economy.