2003 ficht 175

[mnw001]

Thinking about buying this motor it is clean with 96 hours. Were these problematic? I know the early ones had some problems but did Bombadier get them fixed by 03. Anything specific to this motor I should be concerned about. Are they decent on fuel at cruise?<br />Thanks very much for your help

 

[JB]

Re: 2003 ficht 175

I believe that the '03 models had been reengineered by BRP and are reliable engines.<br /><br />It will be quieter and more fuel efficient than a carbed model, but it takes fuel to make 175 horsepower, so don't expect it to be a sipper.

 

[mnw001]

Re: 2003 ficht 175

Thanks Jb <br />I guess another or better questionmight be if this would be more fuel efficeint at cruise speed than my 1997 60 degree johnson carbed 115<br />its on a 1997 Lund 1850 Tyee and I usually have a heavy load in the boat. I fish between 3 and 6k feet in altitude

 

[marinemech1]

Re: 2003 ficht 175

great motor<br />be sure to use xd-50 oil or better and it just might be better on fuel than your carbed 115

 

[seahorse5]

Re: 2003 ficht 175

It's a super motor. A few service hints:<br /><br />Remove and clean the exhaust pressure sensor on the stb. lower side of the block. That should be done once a year or every 100 hours, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.<br /><br />There are 3 thermostats and one pressure relief valve. Make sure they are operational and the motor is coming up to temperature at idle.<br /><br />Like was said by marinemech1, use the Evinrude XD-50 for best results and XD-100 when boating in near freezing temperatures.