I'm Baaaaack!

[wannagofishin]

Hi guys, long time no type. I've been busy - between fishin and working on the boat. I installed some new gauges - tach, trim, and volt, so far. I've got a new water pressure gauge but not sure now whether it's the right range. It goes from 1-15psi and someone told me I need one that goes to 30psi. <br /><br />I'm also looking for a new prop. By the tach and GPS, I'm turning 5800 RPM and hitting 39 MPH. The prop is a 17" pitch and the installation manual says that a boat my size and weight, needs a 23. I'm not sure I need to go that big but am going to try a 19 and 21".<br /><br />Dan

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: I'm Baaaaack!

Hey Dan, I would think you would need the 30psi WPG myself. My motor will idle almost at 10.<br />Let's ask the prop question in the props forum.<br />Will leave this open here also.

 

[Ron G]

Re: I'm Baaaaack!

You got the stratos right?does it have a jackplate on it?and whats the height of the cavation plate in reference to the boat?What was that motor again also?

 

[wannagofishin]

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Hi Ron,<br /><br />No, it's an old '86 Skeeter F-80 with an '86 Merc 75 hp. No JP and the prop is about 7" lower than the pad. I'm going to raise it two notches but I still need a larger prop. <br /><br />This really wasn't a question about props. It was a howdy to the folks in the Skeeter forum, telling them what I've been doing. The mod moved it here.<br /><br />Dan

 

[Ron G]

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Well welcome back,i knew it was either a stratos or a skeeter,my memorys going.Raise it on up and run it post the numbers and we can see were to start at.from quesing a 21 would be a good place to start and with the setup right you can from there..if im wrong on this Dale and Kenny will set it sraight.

 

[Texasmark]

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Know nothing about your engine but most engines run 5000 to 6000 or parts thereof at WOT. If you are currently at 5800 with a 17, a 23 would shut you down.<br /><br />Assuming a Mid range Merc, WOT is 5500 so dropping from 5800 to 5500 would put you in that 19".<br /><br />Mark

 

[wannagofishin]

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Yeah, that's why I'm gonna try a 19 or 21 if I can find them locally. I figure a 300-400 RPM drop for each step up in pitch. Actually I need to check the calibration of the tach before I do anything. It should be real close, but I'm a perfectionist, and would like to make sure it's right. <br /><br />I'm extending the deck, installing a new water pump impeller, and a couple of other things before getting serious about fishing.<br /><br />Dan