well today was a little cooler ran a 32 bblades @ 90.5 mph 3/4 main tank and I filled the second one about 1/4 so at least Im going in the right direction, but the steering is terrable, front mount Seastar, Ill probally change it over the winter
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well today was a little cooler ran a 32 bblades @ 90.5 mph 3/4 main tank and I filled the second one about 1/4 so at least Im going in the right direction, but the steering is terrable, front mount Seastar, Ill probally change it over the winter
Boat looks great joe, good running with you. Wish i would have made it to the start of the run but **** happens. I hope your son has a few pictures and videos of us making a few passes. I stayed out and made a few more passes after you went in
thanks is was a great time and thats what its all about keeping this tradition alive, next summer i would love to see the wednesday night thing even if I have to drag u guys out, with a little trash talking I think it could be done:p;):thumbsup::D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by 87starflite
I just hate the steering it has an HC535 with a pro helm, either I change it to an HC635 or I go side mount, Im just not sure
Are you sure its the steering? Could be the stock (and somewhat soft) upper mounts contributing to the problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirk Pitt
Then again, if you have to pull the powerhead to install the solid upper mounts, might as well add the wing plate while you're at it.
And just for the record, I have a Latham side ram / wing plate system on my boat and have always preferred the feel over a front mount / tiller arm system. I think the greater leverage that the side ram gives is also a great safety factor. Not to mention that everything is beefier than the stock tiller arm.
your so right I never owned a boat with front mount steering, my problem is how much cutting am I going to have to do, and where, on the etec to install the wing plateQuote:
Originally Posted by TooStroked
I know exactly what you mean. And mine required nowhere near the surgery that yours probably will. Might be worth the effort though. Nothing like steering that doesn't inspire confidence at the speeds you're running. Good luck!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirk Pitt
Dirk you know you will never be happy with anything short of side arm
Are your gears 185.1? Thats very impressive setup if it is. I punched the numbers on mercs prop slip calculator. If your rpm was 5900-6000 at 90mph thats only 6-8 % slip! Thats mighty efficient.:cheers: Now if you can turn a 34 to 5900 rpm with the same efficiency that will get you right at 95. Better yet find a 36...to 5800 = 100....:reddevil:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirk Pitt
yes gears are stock, theres more speed with the right prop I think 95 is not asking for too much,Quote:
Originally Posted by whipper
put the 300X on there and stop fooling around
john you have to admit 91 mph and the set up is still not right is not too shabby for a fishing motor,Quote:
Originally Posted by lightspeed
Dirk,
Is there a way to find out if the motor is making full power? does break in possibly limit timing or fuel in a protective way?
That boat is very light 300 HP should get that thing closer to triple digits.
Billy it really isnt 300hp from what I was told, Kevin can tell us exactly, I think like 260ish, and dont forget the blue one with the G2 is doing 96mph with a lot of setup time and that 32 hydromotive which I cant get till the spring, and yes the motor can still be in break in, I bet theres not 2hrs running time over 1500 rpmQuote:
Originally Posted by 2.5-21