bobbyhernandez Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Still can not decide on what power option to use so I am asking the experts. I have a 1992 16' Bonefisher and currently have a "blown" 70 HP Evinrude. I have narrowed my picks due to my budget with the 90HP Etec or the 70HP Yamaha Four Stroke. Same price but 20 less horses. I also want to go with hydraulic steering and read somewhere on this forum about a specific model that would not cause me to modify the transom. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Bobby, to be honest with you I have no experience with yamaha but I think a 70 is lowest HP rating for that type of boat. My brother -in-law is a master mechanic for Bombardier and has rarily if ever seen a 90 etec come in for service other than standard 300 hour. It is a 3 cylinder unlike prior carburated 2 strokes that were 4. It is really a trade off, yamaha does not require an external oil tank but the etec does. Etec will give you better holeshot, more power and I know I will hear back from the Yamaha diehards, equal too if not better gas milage, but then again it is a 70 yamaha vs 90 etec. One thing we all agree on is nobody ever said they have too much power. I have a side mount hydraulic steering setup on my redfisher, had it over 6 years and not a bit of problem. It is made by a company in Tampa I believe. That will keep your splash well clean for access and no mounting issue at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyhernandez Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Thank you MBB. I pulled the trigger today and got the etec 90. The 10 year warranty and free stainless prop (boat show special) was too sweet of a deal to go with the Yammy F70. I went with the Baystar hydraulic steering which appears to just fit in there. I will post pix as soon as I get it and performance numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonV Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Bobby I think you will be very happy with the e-tec. I know about 12-14 people who have them, in multiple HPs up to a 250 hp, and they all love them. Only buy the XD100 oil, this is where you don't cheap out!! Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyhernandez Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Thanks Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bobbyhernandez Posted March 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Half way there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lurem Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Looks great! How about post up some numbers after the break in and let us know your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pepper Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Very nice! I like the decision to go with the black evinrude too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyhernandez Posted March 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Thanks guys. I will let you know the numbers as soon as I take her out. The Hydraulic steering is going to make boating a lot more enjoyable too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Great looking setup! Excellent motor choice to re-power your skiff. That newly designed lower-unit looks pretty cool too - sleek! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyhernandez Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Home sweet home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Really nice looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Good motor choice for that rig....should really perform well...also, BayStar on that size outboard is a good match. I had a BayStar on my Maverick years ago with a 115 Yamaha...at it was on it and working fine when I sold it 10 years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpencerforHire Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Bobby, Would like to see photo of your Baystar install I have '93 bonefisher still with mechanical steering. too much play in the wheel now--need to change out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyhernandez Posted March 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Here you go Spencer. They had to notch out a small portion and glass it in for it to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpencerforHire Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Bobby, Thanks for the photos. I was wondering if modification was necessary for the install. Guess I will need to do it also for Baystar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyhernandez Posted March 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 It's worth it Spencer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyhernandez Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Went out this weekend and these are the numbers. Waiting to hear back from the mechanic to see if It is prop'd right. calm conditions/full tank/full cooler/2 adults 22 MPH @ 3800 36 MPH @ 5700 Hole shot was unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 9 hours ago, bobbyhernandez said: Went out this weekend and these are the numbers. Waiting to hear back from the mechanic to see if It is prop'd right. calm conditions/full tank/full cooler/2 adults 22 MPH @ 3800 36 MPH @ 5700 Hole shot was unreal. From the specs, it looks like 5500 is the maximum recommended RPM. The next size up in pitch would probably work well and get you a little more top speed. Was the prop that you tested a 4-blade? Was it ported? Edit: I see the 4-blade in the photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyhernandez Posted April 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Was blowing 20 yesterday and the Hewes ate it up. Still can't believe how well she rides with the new power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPFit Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Very nice to see! I love the smaller skiffs, especially with the Evinrudes. Nice repower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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