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  1. J

    ok..prop experts...?

    so, at 4000 rpm...I get 3.5 gph, 15 mph.... just wondering if the 4 -14x14 would improve any of the other two if boat is set to one........
  2. J

    ok..prop experts...?

    That's not what I asked I'm NOT propping for anything........I asked a specific question out of curiosity....that's all..... I've already "propped" the boat.....
  3. J

    ok..prop experts...?

    ok I'm attempting a chesapeake bay trip from the northern section to annapolis tomorrow. I am running my 3 blade, 16x12 on my 115 hp CT motor right now. I can excede my max rpm with this prop when not pulling tubers or loaded down....just two of us... I calculated fuel burn/ mpg last year for...
  4. J

    Propeller

    like everyone is saying...what is the max rpm now? On my 24' twin tube pontoon with my new 115 ct merc,, they put a 4 blade 14x14 on it...max rpm was 5800 but with teen age tubers and others on board, especially when turning....My rpm's would drop to 5200+/-.... So, I stuck a 3 blade, 16x12 on...
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    chesapeake blue angels

    my calculations say 3.5 hrs per leg. I ran fuel burn/rpm/mph test last year on a calm lake....tabulated it...and have it on my boat. I have smartcraft tach and gps speeds. Fuel burn was confirmed... sorry, this was the full response...my wifi kicked off after typing and wouldn't load...
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    chesapeake blue angels

    cruise speed is 10 mph....no hurry...the boat traffic is my prime concern, being inexperienced in that manner....I know the rules, but , like you say, it's the other guy, which I do not wanna be..... ok...good stuff to hear from experience...I'm adventurous, but cautious ...
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    chesapeake blue angels

    I/we are planning to leave tues. morning on the chesapeake from Mariner point boat ramp, heading down gunpowder river, main channels to designated anchor points around greenbury pt/ carr creek. we (4) will be on my 24' pontoon boat, 115 hp, large, twin toons. I'm using navionics plus stored ipad...
  8. J

    Upgrading from 70hp to 90hp

    yeah..that is a wide boat....certainly looks like it could handle a 90....
  9. J

    Cracked trailer fender

    standing on it?
  10. J

    Need Advice on Replacing Hubs, Drums and Brakes on Boat Trailer

    Are electric brakes off the table for discussion?
  11. J

    Upgrading from 70hp to 90hp

    FWIW... When I replaced my Merc 60 hp 4 stroke with a 115hp 4 stoke on my 24' pontoon ( which the placard said is max) ...it was noticeable. The pontoon has 25" diameter toons also..... The bigger issue was the bounce at the transom when trailering....significantly so that I now use a transom...
  12. J

    Which bearing kits do you guys prefer?

    timken...
  13. J

    Upgrading from 70hp to 90hp

    ..just hard to say what the extra 80 lbs will do.. unusual about just this model year only....
  14. J

    Upgrading from 70hp to 90hp

    that boat is only 16' long not only does the placard list max hp, it also implies a max motor weight limit. So a 2 cycle,70 hp johnson weighs 250lbs. A 75 hp 2000 model 2 cycle can't weigh much more. 4 cycle motors weigh more in comparison. How much does that 90 weigh......just stuff to consider...
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    Smartcraft gauge questions

    this is what I installed...I did not install the speedometer.... additional sensors are needed to get all the data available, which I didn't install. I don't have: tilt, outside water or air temp, no gps, no oil temp, a few others I can't remember.....
  16. J

    Smartcraft gauge questions

    try this for starters....it is in iboats...
  17. J

    Palm Beach bought by Premier Marine? Launching and recovering advice.

    so...adding a front bimini.....just fyi... my double bimini actually zippers together in the middle...I can just use the rear by itself, but not the front......but it's factory installed... So yours may not have a zipper ....even if it does, aftermarket could still be hit or miss..........the...
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    Palm Beach bought by Premier Marine? Launching and recovering advice.

    more ...but maybe not helpful...info.....Palm Springs Marinecraft is the complete name.....actually under the Co. name of Weeres.....now all Premier... supposedly a solid built pontoon......
  19. J

    Palm Beach bought by Premier Marine? Launching and recovering advice.

    also, anyway to state the year and model of the palm beach toon you have... It does appear premier bought the palm beach line...
  20. J

    Palm Beach bought by Premier Marine? Launching and recovering advice.

    I have a 24' '06 lowe pontoon. It is laid out exactly as your pic. My sundeck on the back flips up for access to the batteries and fuel tank. It also allows the built in "changing room" to pop up. Does yours have that? If so, you should be able to add a porta potty to the changing room as I did...
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