nosecones on outboards

[hydrabass]

need to know if a nosecone on a 150 intruder on a 18' bassboat would increase any speed or fuel economy

 

[JB]

Re: nosecones on outboards

You might notice it on the GPS numbers, but not otherwise.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: nosecones on outboards

It will not increase speed as such. If you are reaching blowout speed (should be in the upper 70's) now, a nosecone will let you get thru that and therefore go faster. <br /><br />A nosecone with a low water pick up will allow you to raise the X dimension to reduce drag and still maintain good water pressure. <br /><br />Installing a nosecone and not raising the motor may slow you down from increased drag.<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[hydrabass]

Re: nosecones on outboards

thanks for your input , i wasn't aware that the real reason for a nosecone was hitting the upper 70's to prevent blowout. i'm only in the mid 60's and thouht the nosecone was just to cut thru the water better . i had seen one type that you install on your original lower unit and was looking for some cheap speed .i think i do need to raise the motor up a little , it won'ts to walk some at full trim and wide open which is around 5600 rpm .

 

[Dhadley]

Re: nosecones on outboards

Sounds like you have a good base line. Whats your water pressure? Do you have a jack plate now? Have you tried raising the motor any?<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[hydrabass]

Re: nosecones on outboards

the jackplate looks like it is maxed out as far as height goes but i got another one a couple of years ago and been planing on putting it on. my pressure i believe is around 15 at wide open.