| Equipment |
Topic |
Comments |
Motor
2005 Evinrude E-TEC® 90
HP
|
Status: |
OK |
| In a nutshell: |
The Evinrude E-TEC 90 was a plug-and-play replacement for
our old Johnson 90. Early test results support the Evinrude E-TEC hype. |
| Other products tried: |
None. Suzuki 115 was an alternative (see the
article "New Wheels for Toy Boat 2" in this issue) |
| What's happened: |
Nothing. To view history with the last motor, click HERE |
| What's planned: |
Nothing |
Propeller
Evinrude SST Stainless
|
Status: |
OK |
| In a nutshell: |
Noticeable improvement in performance. Not startling, but
noticeable. |
| Other products tried: |
OMC Aluminum, ComProp, Michigan Wheel Vortex, Piranha Composite |
| What's happened: |
Our Piranaha Composite propeller was replaced
by an Evinrude SST stainless steel propeller, same pitch. There was
nothing wrong with the Piranha - it had performed almost exactly like OMC
aluminum props of the same diameter and pitch, with the advantage of
interchangable blades. The replacement was research for an upcoming article. |
| What's planned: |
Nothing |
Secondary motor mount
Garelick 71074
|
Status: |
OK |
| In a nutshell: |
Works fine, no complaints |
| Other products tried: |
None |
| What's happened: |
Nothing |
| What's planned: |
Nothing |
Electric motor
Motorguide GWT80 Transom mount
|
Status: |
OK, but... |
| In a nutshell: |
A good motor, once the problems noted were corrected. However, we should never
have had to deal with these problems int he first place. |
| Other products tried: |
None |
| What's happened: |
Motor vibrates noticeably at full power... More >>> |
| What's planned: |
Replace the aluminum Machete prop with the nylon version; for
much later - considering a Minn-Kota Riptide bow mount Autopilot/Co-pilot |
Steering Wheel Knob
Edson Powerknob®
|
Status: |
OK |
| In a nutshell: |
A useful gadget. Small skiffs can be wet, making holding on to a stainless
wheel with wet hands problematic. The Powerknob takes care of the issue. |
| Other products tried: |
None |
| What's happened: |
The internal retaining bolt nut was the wrong size, and could not
be tightened enough to keep the knob in place (replaced under warranty) |
| What's planned: |
Nothing |
Fuel flow meter
Standard Horizon FF41 (Navman F41)
|
Status: |
OK |
| In a nutshell: |
A useful tool for evaluating performance, and for helping to spot problems
early. However, setup and firmware revisions are critical.
|
| Other products tried: |
None |
| What's happened: |
The FF41 had been erratic from the start...
More >>> |
| What's planned: |
Nothing |