quickspecs
Evinrude E-TEC 75
TYPE Loop charged three
cylinder DFI 2 stroke
RATED BHP/MHP* 76.1/75.1
at 5000rpm
WOT RPM RANGE 5000 to
5500
DISPLACEMENT 1295cc
BORE X STROKE 91 x 66
mm
GEAR RATIO 2:1
WEIGHT 145kg Dry, long
shaft
RRP $11,700 fitted
OEDA STARS 3
*Brake horsepower/metric
horsepower or PS75 had no trouble pushing
our 910 kg total, including
four adults.
The 75 started instantly
hot or cold with no oil smoke
appearing, just a slight
oil smell when backing
upwind. Providing the
anti-ventilation plate was
kept immersed, no cooling
water starvation occurred
and power astern was good,
useful for backing out of
skinny water.
When trolling, vibration
levels were lower than the
direct DFI competition with
just a slight tremor through
the hull, nowhere near
enough to afect my copious
flab. It was lower than the
twin cylinder E-TEC 60 or
the old carbie three cylinder
1197cc Suzuki DT75C, which
at 113 kg, was substantially
lighter than the E-TEC 75.
Few younger boaters realise
just how light larger carbie
two-strokes were compared
to the direct four-stroke
competition, so the E-TEC 75
is a good compromise. And
without the oil smoke when
trolling!
As the rpm increased there
was absolutely no vibration
through the hull, though at
or near WOT noise levels,
were higher than the direct
four stroke competition; all
of which run four cylinder
engines. When the throttle
lever was “floored” from
trolling rpm, the hull planed
in a few seconds with none
of the “lag” inherent in
naturally aspirated midrange
four-stroke outboards.
Through a tight figure
of eight turns at 4000rpm,
the alloy prop hung on like
a stainless steel unit with
plenty of bite, just like the old
standard 17-inch alloy prop,
fitted to the Johnson 70.
Compared to the four-stroke competition, which
all like to rev out close to
6000 to develop maximum
power, the E-TEC 75 was
reminiscent of the Johno 70,
with tonnes of midrange
torque and maximum power
developed at relatively low
rpm.THE WRAP
BRP has done an excellent
job in producing a 75 that
combines two-stroke
performance with frugal
fuel consumption. It has
efortless performance, yet
with minimal maintenance,
should provide countless
years of boating and angling
fun.
Frankly the 75 is very
appealing for not only its
midrange torque but also
inherent simplicity. Like
most two-stroke devotees,
I like not having to change
camshaft belts or performseatrials
Single E-TEC 75 on Stacer 475 Bay Master aluminium runabout, swinging a 17 inch alloy
prop and pushing a total of 910 KG. Average of two way runs on Lake Macquarie NSW, chop
to 40cm. Range is from a 25 litre fuel tank in nautical miles with a 10% reserve.
RPM KTS LT/H RANGE
500 (trolling) 3.3 0.6 124
1000 (fast idle) 5.9 2.3 58
2000 (semi planing) 9.7 4.5 49
2800 (planing) 15.6 6.5 54
3000 (min cruise) 20.2 9.5 48
4000 (cruise) 28.8 15.6 42
5150 (WOT) 36.9 25.2 33
Note low trolling rpm and incredible fuel eciency and the best planing fuel eciency at just
2800rpm.oil changes. Time in the
workshop is replaced by
time afloat enjoying your
investment.
For the location of your
nearest dealer, Google
Evinrude E-TEC, click on
“Find a Dealer”, enter your
postcode and hit “search”.tradeboats.com.au 115