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E-Tec install on Outrage 18
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| Jbeaux2000 |
Posted on 09/04/13 - 2:27 PM
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Yes..mount etec three holes up. Mine was mounted two up and it needs to be raised. I just haven't brought back in to get it done yet. I have 17 viper, but I think after getting my etec raised I may need a 19 if I were to stay with a viper. I'm considering a rebel for better mid range fuel Econ /planing so a 17 rebel is what I'm thinking for mine. I'll keep the 17 viper as a spare.
I've been told by gurus on this and other sites that the 17 rebel and a 19 viper should have comparable max rpm.
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| kamie |
Posted on 09/04/13 - 2:59 PM
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3 holes up and try the 17p Rebel. make sure the dealer will let you change as long as the prop isn't dinged up. If the engine is set correctly, that should put the AV plate out of the water and put you at 5500-5600 RPM's at WOT which is right where you want to be.
Now for some advice for the first time you hit the throttle and go to get up on plane. First have everyone else on the boat move forward and hang on. You should have one hand on the throttle and one hand on the wheel, feet braced. The engine has a ton of low end torque and will knock you back the first couple of times until you get used to it. You will also feel like you just got a new boat.
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 09/04/13 - 3:46 PM
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Ed,
And don't forget to clip the Safety Lanyard to your vest or somewhere else on your body in case you go rolling backwards.
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| edmaude |
Posted on 09/04/13 - 4:40 PM
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Thanks guys,
After the insane amount of $$$$ I am into with this boat I will be careful when I punch the throttle
Ed
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| kamie |
Posted on 09/04/13 - 5:32 PM
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edmaude wrote:
Thanks guys,
After the insane amount of $$$$ I am into with this boat I will be careful when I punch the throttle
Ed
yea it looks very un-cool to go flying out the back
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| mct |
Posted on 09/05/13 - 5:35 AM
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I repowered this year with a new 150 Etec on my 18 Outrage. Compared to the old Johnson, it is like having a new boat and my kids will all confirm that you need to hold on when first hitting the throttle. I am very pleased with my decision. I mounted my engine 3 holes up. I have a 15" Ballistic SS prop. I hit 5500/5600 RPMs WOT when running in salt water and a little higher (5700/5800) when running in fresh water.
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| edmaude |
Posted on 09/21/13 - 5:32 PM
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I finally got the boat back today and spent about an hour on the water this afternoon. I am blown away on how great this engine is compared to the old V4 2 strokes I am used to. It was pretty windy with white caps on the lake and I am pleased on how well the Outrage handles rough water compared to my old Guardian 17.
I had the dealer mount it three holes up with a 14x17 Viper prop. I went right from the dealer to the ramp and do not have my GPS hooked up yet to confirm speed. The performance is amazing though. They upgraded me to the I-Command guage which is also a really nice feature.
I hope to update my personal page this week. I also noticed that for 2014 the cowling has new graphics as well which look good with the Red Whaler lettering
Thanks again for the insight everyone
Ed
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