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I want to get a better ride in choppy water. In my area of Florida in open bays and the occasional Gulf of Mexico run my boat can be a rough ride. I usually just ride the inter-coastal with its speed limits but want to cross some open bays like Charlotte Harbor, Sarasota Bay and Tampa bay.
I...
I want to get a better ride in choppy water. In my area of Florida in open bays and the occasional Gulf of Mexico run my boat can be a rough ride. I usually just ride the inter-coastal with its speed limits ;) but want to cross some open bays like Charlotte Harbor, Sarasota Bay and Tampa bay...
1) Top End Rpm is too low - 4100 rpm
2) Solas 14 1/4 X 23 p Alum.
4) Wide open throttle RPM = 4100 and speed with an average load = 46.5 mph
5) 2000 Volvo 5.0 GL 220hp & SX Penta ( 1.6 ?)
6) Glastron SX 195 bowrider 18.5 ft. 2200 lbs
I just added a SE300 hydrofoil to help holeshot. with 4...
I am new to this and I have a standard hub with alum prop on my boat. My friend has a similar boat but has a rubber hub with alum prop. (04 Tahoe 19' BR with 4.3 merc)
We are both new and have replaced props once already. His because he rides in inland Fla. rivers and chunked a blade on his...
I have to replace a rotted oil sump. 2000 5.0GL PWTR motor - It has GM # 10242245 on it and I found a marine supply that sells it for $98. I have found the Volvo pan for $299-$359. Has anyone tried the GM pan? I may order anyway just to take a chance - that's a big difference in price.
