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    5 vs. 7 petal, jackplate yes or no ?

    I have a 79 vector with stock 200 Merc. Would changing to 7 pedal reeds be a good idea? If so, what difference would there be in h.p. and performance? I've read on the Hydrostream registry that Randy Peirson highly recommends bolting the engine to the transom for better performance, any thoughts? I'm going to install a lwp nosecone. My nephew, CSD23, has the same boat and I don't ever want to see the back of his boat! Any advise as to the best set up would be?

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    It's not as easy as it sounds to change 5 to 7 pedal! The powerhead must be
    removed, case split and changed to a 7 pedal front half... reinstalled... new
    manifold for 7 pedal reeds. And then you can use your 7 pedal cages in the new set-up! Don't forget to check dowel alignment or remove them before mating
    the two halves.

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    Keep tha 5peddle front....If'in y ain't twist'in da lil mota over 8500, U will be better off wit tha 5 peddle front....Juss put sum 4 peddle rubber coated cages and TDR reeds and go play...The 5 peddle makes more low end grunt that the 14, and ont tha river, dats what ya need!!!...JMO

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    Quote Originally Posted by rdkvector View Post
    I have a 79 vector with stock 200 Merc. Would changing to 7 pedal reeds be a good idea? If so, what difference would there be in h.p. and performance? I've read on the Hydrostream registry that Randy Peirson highly recommends bolting the engine to the transom for better performance, any thoughts? I'm going to install a lwp nosecone. My nephew, CSD23, has the same boat and I don't ever want to see the back of his boat! Any advise as to the best set up would be?
    Sorry, but see'in the back of my boat is just gonna be one of those sad facts of life that your just gonna have to deal with!!!

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    With age comes wisdom, and more money. So what ever you do, i'll do it faster!

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    Quote Originally Posted by rdkvector View Post
    With age comes wisdom, and more money. So what ever you do, i'll do it faster!
    Is this an admission that your gonna be playin catch up?
    Oh yeah, Robyn say's thats big talk comin from a boat named little red riding hood.

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    Hey csd23,The only time I'll see the back of your boat is when it's behind your truck sitting on the trailer! I will admit that your truck is faster than mine! A 115 on the back of a vector? You might as well put a trolling motor on it.

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    When I put my 200 directly on the transom, I LOST 5 MPH over the 6" jackplate.

    8" got me more speed, (94.1), but it wanted to bounce more, especially after meeting another boat, and crossing their wake.
    JOHN MASON
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    '98 Quartershot T-3/ MERC 200




    "If your not living on the edge, your taking up to much space"

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    Thanks for the info. What prop were you running with the 8in. plate? Was it a stock 200?

    Rick.

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    I ran an inline 28 chopper for that speed.

    The motor was a little more than stock, but nothing crazy.

    Still liked the four blade Trophy best for all around running.
    JOHN MASON
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    "If your not living on the edge, your taking up to much space"

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    What was the pitch of the trophy? What rpm were you turning with the chopper? My boat does'nt porpoise but it does chine walk at 70+ Was your boat more stable with the motor on the transom?

    Rick.

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    We could race'em this weekend if u want to, and I won't even throw the merc on yet.

    Quote Originally Posted by rdkvector View Post
    Hey csd23,The only time I'll see the back of your boat is when it's behind your truck sitting on the trailer! I will admit that your truck is faster than mine! A 115 on the back of a vector? You might as well put a trolling motor on it.

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    Solid mounts are an absolute must have as well as dual cable steering or a true high performance hydraulic set up. No Sea Star junk . I would'nt run more than 6 inches back. I liked 4 1/2. Prop shaft even with the pad to start. 28 et for prop.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rdkvector View Post
    What was the pitch of the trophy? What rpm were you turning with the chopper? My boat does'nt porpoise but it does chine walk at 70+ Was your boat more stable with the motor on the transom?

    Rick.
    The Trophy was the old style 26, (I don't think that I ever ran the 27 Plus on the 'Stream)

    It seems like the chopper was turning around 7200 RPM for the 91.4 MPH, prop 1/4 to 1/2 above the pad.


    For the 26 Trophy, I ran it 1/2" below the pad for everyday running.

    I never got he bounce out whether bolted directly to the transom, 4" , 6" or 8", the bounce was still there, (40 to 55 MPH)
    JOHN MASON
    '83/VECTOR/MERC 200-- SOLD
    '98 Quartershot T-3/ MERC 200




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