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Title: Motors
Post by: toddo on September 19, 2010, 08:13:46 PM

Hey guys, need help on a motor. would there be much difference speed wise between a 115 h.o or a 130 both etecs because ive heard that the 115 h.o is rated to about 126 hp? any info or input would be great.

Cheers :-\

Title: Re: Motors
Post by: bushwacker on September 19, 2010, 10:10:42 PM

sorry i havent had any experience with larger outboards but wow man anything over 100 hp is a thumper

Title: Re: Motors
Post by: Brad H on September 19, 2010, 10:46:40 PM

Toddo,
outright speed is dependent on many factors, but 130 should be faster on the same hull if the hull is designed and rated to 130hp.

Brad

Title: Re: Motors
Post by: aussiebasser on September 19, 2010, 11:22:47 PM

Quote from: Member on September 19, 2010, 10:46:40 PM

Toddo,
outright speed is dependent on many factors, but 130 should be faster on the same hull if the hull is designed and rated to 130hp.

Brad

Only if it's running a higher pitch prop.

Title: Re: Motors
Post by: mylestom on September 20, 2010, 06:09:55 AM

Toddo,

A bit of research of some of the ETEC sites might help, here is just one blog on the 115 from a quick search, hope this is helpful.

http://www.etecownersgroup.com/post?id=4836715&trail=15#15


Regards

Trev

Title: Re: Motors
Post by: Awoonga on September 20, 2010, 08:07:54 AM

 l have had the 115 .And l now have the 115HO .pm me with any questions that you might have. l may be able to help.

Title: Re: Motors
Post by: PMC on September 20, 2010, 04:46:24 PM

The major difference is the HO is factory worked and might be a bit sharper out of the hole
 The HO will use a bit more oil than the 130 is its expected that you are going to use it for sports use ;D Ie, flat out!!!
 Pretty much identical engine otherwise