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Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Re-powering My whaler

Posted by stephenarmos on 04/06/11 - 5:54 PM

I have been thinking about putting a new engine on my whaler, one that does not suck gas like the one that i have. I currently have a 1997 200 Hp Mercury Offshore racing engine. That is why she sucks gas like she does, because she is a racing engine. So does anyone have any good ideas of a good motor to put on it? Mercury Verado? Evanrude E-tech?

Posted by BobL on 04/06/11 - 6:04 PM

Stephen,
What model and year is your Whaler?

Posted by stephenarmos on 04/06/11 - 6:09 PM

i have a 20' Outrage year 1997

Edited by Joe Kriz on 04/06/11 - 6:25 PM

Posted by JohnnyCW on 04/07/11 - 6:14 AM

I went with an etec on my 17' Outrage two years ago and have been very happy with it. Its a bit lighter than any of the 4-strokes I had to choose from at the time, fuel efficiency is greatly improved, and the thing is a powerhouse. The new etec is a 115 and replaces the original 1991 Merc 115.

The weight of the new motor was very important to me since I felt my boat already sat a bit low in the stern as it had since the day it was manufactured.

Posted by Mark Finkenstaedt on 04/07/11 - 9:48 AM

ETEC. The self winterizing is way cool and should save a ton in the long run. I haven't heard anyone regretting an ETEC yet.