I'll start by saying hello as a new guy. Im from upstate NY, I own a 1992 Skeeter SS90 with a Mariner 75 hp triple cyl outboard, SS prop. The boat runs well and I don't really have many complaints.
I'm curious to know if there is anything I can do to increase top speed and holeshot if possible. I don't know the current pitch and diameter of my prop, but I do realize thats a place to start. Like everyone else, I don't want to give up holeshot for top end, or top end for holeshot. I guess I'd like to know what the best all-around prop diameter and pitch would be? Me alone in the boat and it will go 42 mph or so. With a partner and livewells filled,full of tackle and rods it goes about 35 mph.
Are high performance reeds an option? I've heard of guys picking up performance with them but not in a 75 hp. A jackplate worth it?? I assume my year Mariner is made by Merc since it looks near the same as Mercury that year, but gray. I also have read that the 75 hp is the same engine as the 90 hp motor, with different components to boost hp on the 90. Maybe a forum rumor, I dont know.
Thanks for reading my rambling. Long story short im just looking for a little more out of it if possible, and wondering if its known to be a good motor. Thanks in advance.
I'm curious to know if there is anything I can do to increase top speed and holeshot if possible. I don't know the current pitch and diameter of my prop, but I do realize thats a place to start. Like everyone else, I don't want to give up holeshot for top end, or top end for holeshot. I guess I'd like to know what the best all-around prop diameter and pitch would be? Me alone in the boat and it will go 42 mph or so. With a partner and livewells filled,full of tackle and rods it goes about 35 mph.
Are high performance reeds an option? I've heard of guys picking up performance with them but not in a 75 hp. A jackplate worth it?? I assume my year Mariner is made by Merc since it looks near the same as Mercury that year, but gray. I also have read that the 75 hp is the same engine as the 90 hp motor, with different components to boost hp on the 90. Maybe a forum rumor, I dont know.
Thanks for reading my rambling. Long story short im just looking for a little more out of it if possible, and wondering if its known to be a good motor. Thanks in advance.