sabre 150 etec h.o.?

There will be a few on here to give you customer info soon, though check the latest BassMaster magazine in this months issue. This test was done without our intervention and it is a true unbiased test. HO series engines are a little thirstier than other brands, though not by much on this size. BCB

Slimm, Just got off the water today and was trying to push my Etec a bit per some helpful suggestion from JohnM17. I have a 2008 BassCat Sabre with Etec150HO. My Jackplate is 3/8″ above level (came from basscat that way). My fastest speed to date has been 65.1. Today I hit 64.5 on my boat. My livewells were empty with a 1/2 tank of gas. Trim gauge set at just above level. Personally, If I can improve my driving I think I can hit 66mph. Dealer says faster but I think that is all I could hit. I am very satisfied with my results. When I got home I did raise my motor per JohnMs helpful suggestions. Will play around with this and report later with my results. Also, I have to refocus and tell myself my boat is a bass boat and not a silver bullet (grin). Motor is extremely quiet. I know Evinrude says go out and run the heck of the motor but I would not recommend WOT for at least 5-10 hours on the motor. Also, I would add second fuel filter for cautionary benefits from todays ethanol additives. Hope this helps. MISR

Look at you go Misr with the 64 and 65 MPH speeds Just keep an eye on your water pressure as you come up on the JP , especially in corners. 65 was what Bassmasters got out of the boat with 10 gallons of gas, livewells empty, no tackle. Not all motors are created equal, if you have a “hot one” indeed you may hit 66, Id be thrilled with a consistant 64 out of ANY 18 150 combo with all the tackle I carry!!! You keep after it and by next year youll be hanging right there with crazy Kelly and I at WOT in that medium chop with full confidence in your skills. Making yer passenger trust you is all on yours LOL.