I recently purchased a new Stiletto Bay pro II and here are the results as compared to my original prop (Mercury Vengence). Speed was taken with speedometer. Load was average and would only be heavier ( when taking guests out) but never lighter.
Goal -Good holeshot/acceleration and ability to...
I am getting a little water in the boat and cannot find where it is coming from. I have used the boat three times and when I pull the plug 1-2 gallons of water comes out. I have not noticed the bilge coming on while using the boat. Boat and motor are 4 yrs old and hull is not damaged. After...
Hello, this is probably a stupid question but....is it ok to drain the engine block after each use?? I have a valve on the front of the engine and I open it and drain the engine when I leave the lake. I usually leave the valve open until I get ready to use the boat again. Boat is used in...
I have a 22 foot searay bowrider...21 degree "V" with a mercruiser 5.0 MPI (260 HP) alpha 1. Boat weighs 4350 pounds. Boat comes from Sea Ray with a 14X19 Mercury Vengence stainless. WOT rpm is about 4750 but hole shot is weak. I am looking for a good 4 blade 14X17 to improve hole shot. I...
Hi, I am looking at purchasing this boat and was wondering if the 5.0 EFI (260 hp) would be adequate for this boat. Owner is asking 26k...the boat is really clean but that sounds high. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Hi, this motor is about 8 weeks old and has been used 6 times. This is a long shaft motor. The lower unit is making a high pitch noise when in gear and running 1200-1400 rpms. The noise seems to stop when the rpms are above or below this range. I have taken it to my dealer and they say it is...