John.N Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Hi All, Just new to all this and want some helpful opinion. Just traded my old boat which had some recent engine issues and bought a new Quintrex 481 Hornet and a etec 90ho. Was not sure if I should have gone just the standard etec 90 or the 90ho? I understand the diffrence in the two, but not sure if the power to weight ratio (extra 30+ kg) will make much difference in a boat this size. Have I over powered the 481? and should I have gone for the standard 90hp. Decissions, decissions. Cheers JohnN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croydon Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Hi John, Probably a bit late now to be asking these questions! Have you taken it for a run and if you have how does it go? Probably not so helpful but I hope it all turns out for well for you. Good luck....... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Knot Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Think the HO has an extra cylinder and more torque. As long as your boat is rated for a 90 you will be OK and should look fwd to getting on the plane pretty quick particularly in a ally hornet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don.a Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I have just put twin 135ho's on my boat and I hope you have better luck than me. One o them is fine the other is a pain in the arse. Had a bad miss after first trip that went away back at shop with no probs on computer. Second trip no oil alarm at ramp went nowhere that day. Air bubble in one sensor. Ran ok on muffs for 1/2 hour toed to port stevens ran ok for 2 days but still missing a little at idle that seemed to get worse bad while flushing when you can hear it better shakes bad. Now have to toe from Gosford to Wollongong back to shop. If you read this huey any ideas. Should have come to you in the middle of the two places I fish Wollongong is home Gosford work. If not resolved soon will I never own another etec. 35k out of pocket and pissed off at this stage. Good luck mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overdraft Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 That boat will absolutely fly with a 90HO. I could be wrong but I think they are basically a de tuned 115. If you ever tow skiers it will come in handy. Will be a fun boat to drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John.N Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 I have just put twin 135ho's on my boat and I hope you have better luck than me. One o them is fine the other is a pain in the arse. Had a bad miss after first trip that went away back at shop with no probs on computer. Second trip no oil alarm at ramp went nowhere that day. Air bubble in one sensor. Ran ok on muffs for 1/2 hour toed to port stevens ran ok for 2 days but still missing a little at idle that seemed to get worse bad while flushing when you can hear it better shakes bad. Now have to toe from Gosford to Wollongong back to shop. If you read this huey any ideas. Should have come to you in the middle of the two places I fish Wollongong is home Gosford work. If not resolved soon will I never own another etec. 35k out of pocket and pissed off at this stage. Good luck mate. Just traded a 60 etec with my 450 hornet as it fried the emm the week before christmas only after 160 hours. BRP came to the party and replaced it even though it's 2009 motor. The distributor in Orange handled it all. This is the main reason for sticking with the etec, good service close bye. I'm certain once you sort out your 135ho you wont regret your choice, just have to go through the short term pain. That boat will absolutely fly with a 90HO. I could be wrong but I think they are basically a de tuned 115. If you ever tow skiers it will come in handy. Will be a fun boat to drive As far as I understand it's the V4 115hp motor, with 115 performance at bottom and mid range and a top end 99hp (90hp) I'm lead to believe that the 3 cylinder 90 is performing at it's max. Plan was for the girls to come out a couple of times a year on the biscuit, hence the ho. Just hope she's not too much weight on the rear end thats all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a boat Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 If Telwater was worried about the extra weight of the HO they would not of rated that hull to take the weight and performance of the HO, they do speed tests and extensive testing with all their hull brands before rating a boat to a particular HP. that Hornet will fly with that HO just make sure it is set-up and propped right because all modern engines need more skill and training to fit them correctly-best to see close to 6K RPM at WOT with that V4. Saving a little money and getting a less than skilled place to fit any modern engine can ruin an experience pretty quickly. Cheers, Huey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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