Plaining question

[magnum350]

I just took out my 1986 Celebrity 210cc for the first time. It has a mercruiser magnum 350 with an alpha one outdrive. Boat takes about 30-40 seconds to plain out. Don't know what to look for on RPM's out of the hole. Motor running strong.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Plaining question

I just took out my 1986 Celebrity 210cc for the first time. It has a mercruiser magnum 350 with an alpha one outdrive. Boat takes about 30-40 seconds to plain out. Don't know what to look for on RPM's out of the hole. Motor running strong.

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,.... Answer these few questions, 'n We'll see if We can help ya out....

 

[tpenfield]

Re: Plaining question

I would think that you will come in last in any kind of race with that kind of planing performance . . . there can be a variety of reasons that a boat's performance does not live up to expectations. As Bond-o indicated, a bit more information about your boat's performance would be helpful.

Assuming that the motor is doing its thing, you would want to consider things about the boat:

Condition of the hull . . .
Water logged foam . . .
Propeller issues . . .

 

[magnum350]

Re: Plaining question

OK will find out

 

[magnum350]

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Hull is in good shape, Prop is old stainless steel. Will find out size and pitch. Thanks

 

[steelespike]

Re: Plaining question

Hull is in good shape, Prop is old stainless steel. Will find out size and pitch. Thanks

You should find prop size under the prop nut or near the base of the blades.

 

[magnum350]

Re: Plaining question

Ok Thanks that helps

 

[magnum350]

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Just found out from the previous owner that the boat has self leveling plates which I can see that are hydrolic. He does not know if I need to turn on a switch to activate them. He just told me to check the fluid. I thought they were for rough water not getting on plane

 

[steelespike]

Re: Plaining question

Tabs can be very helpful getting on plane.
A picture of the tabs might help. At 30 to 40 seconds to plane I would hope the tabs are deactivated.
Are there hydraulic lines going to rams on the tabs or just small ram like devices on the tabs?

 

[magnum350]

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Hydraulic lines going to rams on the tabs. I will try to get a picture by Wednesday. Thanks

 

[magnum350]

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Found hydraulic motor. Resevoir was out of fluid and a wire was bad. All is good thanks to members for helping ou

 

[bnicov]

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Find out why the reservoir was empty, there has to be a leak somewhere. Good for you on figuring it out. Now finish the repair and get that hull wet.

 

[magnum350]

Re: Plaining question

Port side did not have a clamp on the hose. Ran several times no leaks yet. Thanks again