Nifty jack plate, nice looking rig. Have lots of fun with it.
Getting the new G3 ready for winter Crappie fishing. Installed the new Merc 9.9 Bigfoot Friday, went to the local reservoir saturday morning, Run the motor 3hrs slow brake in, then run at full throttle for short period's. Only can get 9.8mph,about 800lbs total weight.I thought the bout should run at least 12mph.Hi-Tek Rod holder's are next.
Nifty jack plate, nice looking rig. Have lots of fun with it.
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Very nice!
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Not sure, but I thought a Big Foot motor had a lower gear ratio in the lower unit for use as a kicker motor or pushing a heavy pontoon boat. Might be why you aren't getting the speed you thought. Maybe a bigger prop? Just checked, different gear ratio in the big foot. Compare | Mercury Marine I have a 1654 Starcraft with a 9.9 2 stroke and only get about 8 MPH loaded with 2 people, 2 batteries, trolling motor and fishing gear. PS That's a sweet looking package!!! Had a G3 V170T, sure wish I never sold it.
Last edited by Shellback; 09-02-2013 at 06:40 PM.
nice rig, congrats.
Nice rig
Good luck and good fishing
Very nice setup!
heads up on that pedestal. It can throw you over the side.
Crappie bite twice a day. 15 minutes before I get there and 10 minutes after I leave.
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