200HP TKE Ecotech on DM Ultralite EVO 137 (13'6 x 7'6)

DynaMarine · Post by **DynaMarine** » Mon Oct 05, 2015 11:24 am

We've built a couple of these for Dragonfly but finally built one for a customer of ours locally and got to put it to a good test. I will say these little things are impressive in their own right. We run a mix of deep and skinny water on the river here in Kansas with some sticky mud and sandbars. Loaded down with 2 good size guys (both are 245+lbs) and 30 gal of fuel it averaged just under 5.5mpg on the first full test day. Motor never missed a beat and from monitoring the vitals, never flinched a bit. Oil pressure, water temp...barely budged no matter how much we threw at it.

Specifications:

Motor: 200hp TKE 2.4L N/A Ecotech
Drive: Ballistic 2.3 Direct-Fit
Prop: Sensenich 2-Blade 74" NGQ
Hull: DynaMarine EVO Ultralite (.125" Bottom)
Size: 13'6 x 7'6
Poly: 5/16" Riveted
Rigging: .065" Wall Stainless Steel
Fuel Capacity: 30gal
Lighting: Anarchy Offroad (2) 12" Lightbars and (2) Cube Lights
Seats: Buttraxx
Trailer: B&S Aluminum w/Roller Guides

For a relatively "budget boat", it sure surprised me!

Here's a few pics and videos for those that are interested, enjoy!

DynaMarine · Post by **DynaMarine** » Mon Oct 05, 2015 11:33 am

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DynaMarine · Post by **DynaMarine** » Mon Oct 05, 2015 11:35 am

61.9 miles traveled, 12gal of gas burnt with a mix of skinny, deep and sandbar running. Not too shabby!

PAINKILLER · Post by **PAINKILLER** » Mon Oct 05, 2015 11:57 am

That motor n gear /camping gear/two adults young son on a 12 ft sled or would you go 13ft

Scarecrow · Post by **Scarecrow** » Mon Oct 05, 2015 12:02 pm

Shane, maybe it's just my old eyes but it sure looks like a 3 blade to me.

John C · Post by **John C** » Mon Oct 05, 2015 12:09 pm

Very Nice. That looks like a great boat that will get the job done for the average guy that just wants to get out there. Maybe shoot some ducks, do some camping, stick a few frogs, etc. And not break the bank doing it.
Good Job.

b_stoneking · Post by **b_stoneking** » Mon Oct 05, 2015 12:26 pm

They started with a 3 blade but the 2 blade performed better

DynaMarine · Post by **DynaMarine** » Mon Oct 05, 2015 12:27 pm

Scarecrow wrote:Shane, maybe it's just my old eyes but it sure looks like a 3 blade to me.

LOL we tried the 3-blade and it was barely on pitch mark 1 turning 4900rpm on the trailer so went with a 2-blade to get it deeper in the pitch mark and snap up better. 2-blade NGQ is perfect for this motor.

Tony480 · Post by **Tony480** » Mon Oct 05, 2015 1:07 pm

What do you consider budget boat?

DynaMarine · Post by **DynaMarine** » Mon Oct 05, 2015 4:18 pm

Tony480 wrote:What do you consider budget boat?

While "budget" is certainly different for each individual, I would say in the $20k-low $30k range for a NEW boat sitting on a trailer with actual cost depending on final configuration/options. I know there are plenty of people who want that new boat, but either can't afford the price tag on a brand new LS/CM boat in the $40k+ range or those that just can't justify spending that kind of coin on a boat they may only use x-number of times during hunting season and what not.

I also understand that there is more than one way to skin a cat and you can get into a "budget boat" buy purchasing a takeout motor, doing the rewire yourself, used GB, used or existing prop, your hull or maybe a new/used one at a great price and building the metalworks yourself. That way will inevitably be a cheaper route. Then again some folks prefer a complete boat at a reasonable price that won't break the bank every weekend to ride.

trailerdon · Post by **trailerdon** » Mon Oct 05, 2015 8:25 pm

Not bad for a little 4 banger. Hows the development of the turbo version ? Have they solved some of the turbo "lag" issues. To me, that still sounds like the hot ticket.

DynaMarine · Post by **DynaMarine** » Mon Oct 05, 2015 9:09 pm

Working on a non-GM version of the turbo 4-banger...305hp/375tq with peak tq coming in under 3000rpm

gatorfrog2 · Post by **gatorfrog2** » Mon Oct 05, 2015 9:54 pm

Nice

what's next?....BUMBLE BEE MUFFLERS. HONDA CIVIC TWIN TORBO RICE ROCKET

Nothing compares to ALL AMERICAN HORSE POWER. not ZOOM ZOOM. sorry not for me. But you sure do build sum BAD A** boats. Keep pushing the envelope

Ps. What is the highest gearbox ratio out there today? 2.71-1?

fl cracker · Post by **fl cracker** » Mon Oct 05, 2015 10:14 pm

I was unaware they made a right hand NGQ. Good to know!

Bruce · Post by **Bruce** » Mon Oct 05, 2015 10:33 pm

fl cracker wrote:I was unaware they made a right hand NGQ. Good to know!

cmon mane old news

DynaMarine · Post by **DynaMarine** » Tue Oct 06, 2015 5:51 am

SWAMPHUNTER45 · Post by **SWAMPHUNTER45** » Tue Oct 06, 2015 6:36 am

Cool little boats, I like them and the performance is impressive Shane.

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