Ron Mazcko wrote:
Well my 88 Johnson SPL on my 1993 Montauk 17 finally died. Time to re-power.

From the reviews performed on the new ETEC 90 High Output (HO), this engine appears to be very sound, capable and durable. The only drawbacks I see is the increase in price (about $1k more than the standard inline ETEC 90) and the increase in weight 390 lbs vs 320 lbs.

Basically this engine is a "de-tuned" ETEC 115, with more power/torque at the lower speeds. In the future, I will be using the Montauk more and more for pulling grandkids and parents on tubes and ski's. Also, most of the time I use the boat, the weight capacity allowances are usually at the upper limit. With the increase in torque at the lower speeds, I am thinking this engine would be a good fit.

Here's a review that was performed on this engine that you may be interested in:

http://www.boattest.com/engine-review...-H-O-_2014


I would very much appreciate any thoughts that you may have on this engine possibility. Thanks in advance.