Boat is now humming......

[Cane Pole]

Followed all the instructions.

stats:

4 inch p2p
6000 rpm
46 mph
19 inch pitch prop (stainless)

cheap loaner prop.....:p

Thanks for all the help........

[stinkies daddy]

what is WOT rmp range? and i bet that motor could come up a lil bit more. now comes the hard part, fingind a good prop most boat shops will let you try a cpl of diff props as long as you leave a deposit. try running a few diff props and ill bet you find 1 that will get you over 50

[speckfinder]

I would think your dealer would let you try different props until you find one to suit you.

[PawPaw Gene]

Glad to hear it Tom. Now that you've got the revs up you can fine tune all the settings and the prop.

"gene"


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[Cane Pole]

I could only get 5500 rpm wot(trimmed out) with the 4 blade and about 49 mph.

with the 19 pitch 3 blade, I hit 6000 rpm wot at about 1/2 full trim (via trim gauge).

Better hole shot with 3 blade too.

Both cases, I was full tank of gas and live well full of water. I never carry much gear with me, but I usually have some "hefty" holding down the passenger seat.:p Not this time.

[stinkies daddy]

I could only get 5500 rpm wot(trimmed out) with the 4 blade and about 49 mph.

with the 19 pitch 3 blade, I hit 6000 rpm wot at about 1/2 full trim (via trim gauge).

Better hole shot with 3 blade too.

Both cases, I was full tank of gas and live well full of water. I never carry much gear with me, but I usually have some "hefty" holding down the passenger seat.:p Not this time.

that motor is a 115 hammer? i got my buddies boat up to 53 w/ 2 people in it plus my 6 yr old. its an 18' travker vee hull and it only has a 9o merc!

your boat will go faster tha it is now. Might try upping the motor and going to a 21 pitch prop 3 blade. upping the motor will increase th rpm more and the 21 will bring them back down so you should still be able to run at 6 grand, uunless your motor is rated for rpm's higher than 6000 and if it is give them to her! and your boat will be a screamer.

[Arkie John]

Tom,

Glad to hear your boat is doin' you right!

It's not a cardinal sin to run the motor at less than 6000. It'll last longer at 5500 donchaknow.

aj