Can someone please explain to me what smart tabs /trim tabs are? I am told that they are better than a stabilizer fin. Where are they installed? How expensive and how do they work?
I have a brand spankin new 5.0L MPI mercruiser that seized up with only 60hrs on it. (the first 20hrs were break in hours and kept under 3500 rpms) I started hearing a clicking then banging then seized. Oil was checked and was at normal level. I sincerely hope I'm under warranty but am a...
Ok, having read all there is to read about prop selection, I have finally come to the conclusion that the enertia prop is going to be the best for my application. My boat is an SD 217 Hurricane deck boat with a 5.0L MPI 2005 Alpha drive. The mercruiser prop selector suggests the Enertia 20P...
I have a 2005 5.0 L MPI w/1.47 gear ratio. My current prop is a Vengeance 19P 14 dia. Looking to replace it. My top speed is 46MPH (GPS) with 2 people and full tank. Anybody got the same boat with a better top in? IF so what prop are you using? Thanks
my current prop is a SS vengeance 19P 14D. At WOT and 5000 RPM's gps speed is 49MPH at optimum trim. I have a deck boat (fairly heavy). Engine is a 5.0L MPI mercruiser with 1.47 gear ratio. Mfr recommended rpms (4600-5000 rpm) When its time to replace the prop I'd like to hit that 50MPH mark...
I have a 2005 SD 217 Hurricane deck boat with a mercruiser 5.0 L mpi sterndrive. GPS speed is 49 mph at 5000 RPM. 19P x 14D SS Prop, 1.47 gear ratio. Mfrs recommended RPM is 4600-5000. Can anyone suggest something not too difficult or expensive to add a few hp. I'd like to get my top in...
