Rude E-Tec 250 H.O.- Who is running them?

**lilabner** · 07-25-2008, 09:54 PM

**neveredge** · 07-26-2008, 03:10 AM

Those are not Sportys.

Those are coned units.

You can get an adapter and run Merc sportys. Much better case than the BRP case for fully surfacing aplications.

**Instigator** · 07-26-2008, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by lilabner

Magnum XP's ?? 1/2" bigger diameter than exisiting and 1.86's ?? Si?

BTW, where'd you get those pix's

**Fish** · 07-26-2008, 10:43 AM

there are lots of opinions and lots of personal bias, since most of us have a favorite (myself included). IMHO, it appears from every objective thing I have read and talking to people who are running them, you are going to do well with either the merc or the BRP. It is my understanding that the merc was slightly more fuel efficient and slightly faster when compared. However, some of that is probably attributable to merc having a better gear case which should be a consideration although I hear BRP is making great strides to even the playing field. It is also my understanding that BRP's customer service rocks and I do not hear that quite as much from the merc side. I think the BRP warranty is longer too, but i am not positive.

Short version, both are really good engines. Warranty and customer service seems to favor BRP, gearcase goes to the merc, and there is an arguable slight nod to the merc in performance and fuel economy, although how big the gap is and how long it will stay that way is anyone's guess. You are not going to go wrong with the merc or the BRP, and I would be happy to have either one as my next engine but i cannot afford either.

**SALSTRIP** · 07-26-2008, 03:46 PM

Thanks for posting the photos,they look unreal ,i assume that they are on etec 300s as they are white ,but i bet they are 1.86s ,we need 1.71 ,and they dont do counter rotation with 1.71s , can a counter rotation be done ?
Who does the sporty adaptors? how involved would it be to do it ?
thanks for the info
Regartds
Conn

**SALSTRIP** · 07-26-2008, 03:50 PM

one more question,how hard would it be to change the ratio in the pictured units above units to 1.71.anyone know if it can be done
regards Conn

**Paramount 21 2007** · 07-26-2008, 05:19 PM

That looks Bad A$$!!

**neveredge** · 07-26-2008, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by SALSTRIP

Thanks for posting the photos,they look unreal ,i assume that they are on etec 300s as they are white ,but i bet they are 1.86s ,we need 1.71 ,and they dont do counter rotation with 1.71s , can a counter rotation be done ?
Who does the sporty adaptors? how involved would it be to do it ?
thanks for the info
Regartds
Conn

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**lilabner** · 07-27-2008, 05:56 PM

They are on my boat..and they are XP's..they are 1:86, same internals as Magnums..the skeg has a "camber" to it, as these were only meant for RH, so I use a trim tab on the LH to counter this..Still a little hard to turn at WOT..I don't notice any performance advantage, but water pressure is great..I'm still experimenting with tow in and out, etc.. I have jack plates also..and "warmed up" 250 Etecs..Monty did them..

**Instigator** · 07-27-2008, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by lilabner

They are on my boat..and they are XP's..they are 1:86, same internals as Magnums..the skeg has a "camber" to it, as these were only meant for RH, so I use a trim tab on the LH to counter this..Still a little hard to turn at WOT..I don't notice any performance advantage, but water pressure is great..I'm still experimenting with tow in and out, etc.. I have jack plates also..and "warmed up" 250 Etecs..Monty did them..

What are they on?

Have heard good things about those housings on singles and have had similar thoughts to yours for twins but had also heard of the camber in the skegs.
Had heard the XP's were 1/2" bigger O.D. than the Magnums? Just thicker castings if so then?

Kudos to you for putting the time and effort into doing them and the motors.
I'll trade you a pair of EFI 225 Mercs and all the money I have in the bank for them

**lilabner** · 07-27-2008, 11:04 PM

They are on a 33' Oceanhawk..used to run V8's..and I miss them..but not the fuel..same diameter as a Magnum..

**Instigator** · 07-28-2008, 04:50 AM

Originally Posted by lilabner

They are on a 33' Oceanhawk..used to run V8's..and I miss them..but not the fuel..same diameter as a Magnum..

pix's??

And yeah, 8's are tuff to beat on a big boat.

**Surf Dogg** · 07-28-2008, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by lilabner

I have jack plates also..and "warmed up" 250 Etecs..Monty did them..

what all did monty do to the motas to "warm" them up a bit? what were the results?

**jphii** · 07-28-2008, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by Surf Dogg

what all did monty do to the motas to "warm" them up a bit? what were the results?

OK, how do I get that gearcase? Are those the "elusive" Magnum XP case with a factory cone? I wanna know too what Monty did to "warm up" the E-Tecs....

**Instigator** · 07-28-2008, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by jphii

OK, how do I get that gearcase? Are those the "elusive" Magnum XP case with a factory cone? I wanna know too what Monty did to "warm up" the E-Tecs....

was gonna call you today and got too busy.
Will do so tomorrow.