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Wet Willy posted 02-14-2008 08:42 AM ET (US)
Maybe it is a midlife crisis--I turn 45 tomorrow--however, I am about to replace my 1995 Evinrude 40 with an 2008 Evinrude E-TEC 50. The 40 was run in saltwater and not well taken care of. I purchased the boat last October, and I am ready for the new power. My 40 is mounted on the top hole, as low as it can go. boat performs well with the 40 in that position. [How should I] have the 50 mounted? Thanks
frontier posted 02-15-2008 01:13 AM ET (US)
[Changes the subject to suggest using a completely different motor.]
Wet Willy posted 02-15-2008 08:22 AM ET (US)
I have just drank the E-TEC kool aid, so to speak. The other [concerns] are the gauges, and controls. I had to buy a new tachometer, but the trim, voltmeter, throttle, etc. will all work with the E-TEC Evinrude. It will be ready next week and weather permitting, I will give everyone an update
David1877 posted 02-22-2008 03:53 PM ET (US)
I owned a 1995 [DAUNTLESS 13] powered with a Yamaha 40 two-cycle. It was under-powered, and wished I had the 50. Switching to a stainless propeller from an aluminum propeller helped quite a bit with [acceleration from a standing start].
Good luck.
eastwoodfarm posted 08-19-2008 02:59 PM ET (US)
I also have a [DAUNTLESS 13], and I am planning to upgrade to a Evinrude E-TEC 50 or 60. What results did you get from the 50-HP E-TEC on the Dauntless 13? Are you happy with the power upgrade?
Curious to know;
Thanks Mike
Wet Willy posted 08-20-2008 08:50 AM ET (US)
I have been thrilled with my E-TEC 50. Top speed is 31-MPH at 5,800-RPM. I am still messing with engine height. It is currently mounted on the second hole from the bottom, however I am going to go up one more hole and see. The acceleration is neck snapping. I tube and ski, pulling my 8- and 10-year-old's. It is a blast.

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Author	Topic: Repowering 1995 Dauntless 13
Wet Willy	posted 02-14-2008 08:42 AM ET (US) Maybe it is a midlife crisis--I turn 45 tomorrow--however, I am about to replace my 1995 Evinrude 40 with an 2008 Evinrude E-TEC 50. The 40 was run in saltwater and not well taken care of. I purchased the boat last October, and I am ready for the new power. My 40 is mounted on the top hole, as low as it can go. boat performs well with the 40 in that position. [How should I] have the 50 mounted? Thanks
frontier	posted 02-15-2008 01:13 AM ET (US) [Changes the subject to suggest using a completely different motor.]
Wet Willy	posted 02-15-2008 08:22 AM ET (US) I have just drank the E-TEC kool aid, so to speak. The other [concerns] are the gauges, and controls. I had to buy a new tachometer, but the trim, voltmeter, throttle, etc. will all work with the E-TEC Evinrude. It will be ready next week and weather permitting, I will give everyone an update
David1877	posted 02-22-2008 03:53 PM ET (US) I owned a 1995 [DAUNTLESS 13] powered with a Yamaha 40 two-cycle. It was under-powered, and wished I had the 50. Switching to a stainless propeller from an aluminum propeller helped quite a bit with [acceleration from a standing start]. Good luck.
eastwoodfarm	posted 08-19-2008 02:59 PM ET (US) I also have a [DAUNTLESS 13], and I am planning to upgrade to a Evinrude E-TEC 50 or 60. What results did you get from the 50-HP E-TEC on the Dauntless 13? Are you happy with the power upgrade? Curious to know; Thanks Mike
Wet Willy	posted 08-20-2008 08:50 AM ET (US) I have been thrilled with my E-TEC 50. Top speed is 31-MPH at 5,800-RPM. I am still messing with engine height. It is currently mounted on the second hole from the bottom, however I am going to go up one more hole and see. The acceleration is neck snapping. I tube and ski, pulling my 8- and 10-year-old's. It is a blast.