Posts: 956
Location: Home of the 2016 World Series Champion Cubs | I troll salmon 4-8 hr days. A 2006 Etec 200 hp never any mechanical issues. Last off season had 300 hour interval maintenance done. All readings were good. Not a single issue. Trolled more this season than ever. My one complaint is that I cant get the rpm which at idle are just a hair under 800. I cant get rpms to hold at 850,or 900. next step is just over 950. Which when your looking for that set speed, often 2.5- 2.8 mph gps its almost impossible unless your wind is just right. Its never an issue when Im muskie trolling but for salmon its a minor issue. Cant get it down to a walleye speed though either. that when the kicker is a must. BRP now makes a digital control so you can dial your rpms to exactly where you want them. To retro mine is about $1K. plus labor dont think its going to happen with this rig. Full disclosure, I did have injectors replaced in 2008, my first year/season with the boat. Motor had very low hours when I bought it. Perfect since then. Shop unable to pinpoint cause. Did very little trolling those first 6 months prior to the repair. |
