Planing? Prop? Performance? Help!

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: Planing? Prop? Performance? Help!

Work is done, bill was under $50 for a little labor and an O ring. Warranty picked-up the rest.

So we'll be out on the water retesting this weekend (weather permitting). I've heard from a lot of people on this board and a few people in the business I know personally and it seems like the general thought is that now that the motor is good to go, she may still be under-propped. What am I looking for specifically that will tell me this, or help you all tell me?

Its very simple...you run your boat to Wide Open Throttle make a note of the rpm it reached...make a note of the speed and post the result's.

I am quite sure given all the replies to this thread you will be given a pleathera of option's. You may take some time to ponder what type of money you would like to spend....125 for alum....300+ for ss. To make it short SS will give you a better hole shot and still carry the top end speed..Opps most importantly..They sure are pretty..

 

[QC]

Re: Planing? Prop? Performance? Help!

What he said ^^^^ + trimmed for max speed and loaded as you will typically use her.

 

[ckone0814]

Re: Planing? Prop? Performance? Help!

we ran her today and our results were pretty much right in line with the yamaha performance bulletin. got up on plane in under 5 secs, wot and trimmed she ran 38 mph @ 6000-6250 rpms. what a difference!

 

[MikDee]

Re: Planing? Prop? Performance? Help!

Good for You!

"I love it when a plan comes together!" (Hannibal Smith - The A-Team)

 

[ckone0814]

Re: Planing? Prop? Performance? Help!

Ok so my next question is...

Is there any value to trying a 13x15 and/or tabs? or is as simple as leaving it as-is if we're ok with it?

 

[QC]

Re: Planing? Prop? Performance? Help!

Is there any value to trying a 13x15 and/or tabs? or is as simple as leaving it as-is if we're ok with it?

I am guessing RPM would be too high with the 15, tabs improve all v-hulls if set up properly, but if you're happy as is, then nothing says you have to spend more money . . .

P.S. You do, however, need a spare prop . . .

 

[xxturbowesxx]

Re: Planing? Prop? Performance? Help!

With that motor being on the lower side of the motor rating i would install smart tabs and think they would help cut down that 5sec plane time. Not that important though i say just enjoy the boat for awhile until you feel an itch to make it better.