who is running a 17 to 19ft with a merc 115 four srtoke

[phillnjack]

capt insane,
Mmm sounds like this could be a dodgy one to come into this topic with such a remark.

like many who cannot retain a sensible argument you try to make others look wrong and start the name calling, oh dear your in for plenty of stick.
I think you might be in for a shock if a real engineer comes in and refutes your serious lack of knowledge theory
( in other words make you look a proper idiot ).
you want to bring up a subject from another forum, then be my guest, but put your real name up and stop hiding, what are you scared of ?

I have stated that light weight flywheels are not very good for slow running, I will stick by that .
I have also stated that a lightweight flywheel will not generate more power or a higher speed. I will stick by that too.
the only thing it can aid in is the engine spinning up faster (acceleration) and slowing down faster (deceleration).
I also said IF you run a boat at trolling speeds a lightweight flywheel is not a good idea, ill also stick with that.

I think you would be better off sticking to the original subject and not putting yourself in a rather awkward situation that could make you look a retard.
I do understand that you might have a strange family tree going by your futile outbursts on forums, but by simply being able
to use a computer should mean you can read a little bit.
may I suggest you delve into the wonderful world of flywheels a bit more before entering into such a debate that will only make you look daft.

and open another topic if you so wish,

[Capt.Insane-o]

I see I didn't have to go too far for you to bring your proper ass shtick out. Nice try

Idles pretty good for having a 4.5 lb flywheel and a 30 pitch prop. Anyhoo, MWT and a few others that participate over the pond and at Coniston carry their own credibility on here.

[phillnjack]

come on back up your story, lets have it out about the flywheels.

tell what I will put a new topic for you to try your best. save this one getting messed around.

[motorvator]

Oh no don't take it to another thread.

I've just been reading some of your previous posts and it's obvious that you are a guru when it comes to Propellors, Engines, Boats, Offshore, Water Pressures, Phantoms, Speed Records and god knows what else.

I'm sure we'd all benefit from your wisdom.

[cyhuff]

Capt. Insane-O doesn't need me or anyone else to rally to his cause. But the guy seriously knows his stuff.

Just because you disagree doesn't warrant calling him names.

[mariawhitetrash]

Capt. Insane-O doesn't need me or anyone else to rally to his cause. But the guy seriously knows his stuff.

Just because he disagrees doesn't warrant calling him names.

It's what Phillip does - spouts a load of crap then throws around insults when people call him out on it. Typical keyboard warrior Internet 'expert' with no facts to back up his nonsense

[FMP]

Phil we're all here for the learning, the sharing of ideas, experience and knowledge. If things aren't working out on your end share the problem, don't let it get to you man.

[home made tunnel]

I am a dealer and have one hanging on a boat, it is an aluminum 1710 Fish and Ski though. Let me know what you need to know.

Aside from the graphics, and 300rpm higher rev limit, what are other differences in the motor? Different cam shaft specs? More stainless / corrosion resistant materials ? There's a few dealers around me that will sell it local, but I've had price quotes from $8300 up to $13500 !! What's the real scoop these things are worth? How much more $ is the Pro XS 115 compared to the regulare four stroke 115?

[zstyle]

Aside from the graphics, and 300rpm higher rev limit, what are other differences in the motor? Different cam shaft specs? More stainless / corrosion resistant materials ? There's a few dealers around me that will sell it local, but I've had price quotes from $8300 up to $13500 !! What's the real scoop these things are worth? How much more $ is the Pro XS 115 compared to the regulare four stroke 115?

To be honest I don't really know if there is a difference besides decals and rev limit increase, atleast they haven't stated anything in the product knowledge seminars I have been in. I am out of town until next week. I will get the definite answer and price difference when I get back to the office. Send me a PM please.

[FMP]

You can get a larger gear case and slightly different gearing with the ProXS and it will bump rpm at idle to give enough amps to run the electronics. Etec HO , how much ?

[zstyle]

You can get a larger gear case and slightly different gearing with the ProXS and it will bump rpm at idle to give enough amps to run the electronics. Etec HO , how much ?

You can get that on the standard 115 along with the 90 and 60.

[FMP]

Nice stickers

[motorvator]

You can get a larger gear case and slightly different gearing with the ProXS and it will bump rpm at idle to give enough amps to run the electronics. Etec HO , how much ?

That is pretty much the whole difference. No point me quoting UK figures as the dollar pound is all over the place since we bought ours in April. Save to say the difference between standard and Pro XS is a no brainer. around £300.

I'm surprised you haven't seen a greater take up but I guess that is people still preferring the old 2 stroke. Well they've all gone now and so far we are finding this to be a very strong motor. Power output is different to the 2 stroke so you need a different thought process in prop selections that takes a bit of getting the head around.

Top end power wise it is really on a par with the 2 stroke ProXs, maybe a tad more but gains considerably on the mid range acceleration. Maintenance wise well we tested it out fully by turning the boat over within the first week of having it and now we know where the problems arise they aren't really difficult to resolve.

There are a couple of other issues relating to being able to run these in full on offshore racing but they remain for the team to know and others to find out.

Worst part about them? Idiot scrutineers that think it is funny to have the head off every time he wins.

[Alan Power]

Pic of us half way back up the kilo in Coniston this year.. appears you can see all of the course.

[home made tunnel]

Pic of us half way back up the kilo in Coniston this year.. appears you can see all of the course.

The step way up front on that hull is pretty gnarly ! Does it make much of a difference??

That is pretty much the whole difference. No point me quoting UK figures as the dollar pound is all over the place since we bought ours in April. Save to say the difference between standard and Pro XS is a no brainer. around £300.

I'm surprised you haven't seen a greater take up but I guess that is people still preferring the old 2 stroke. Well they've all gone now and so far we are finding this to be a very strong motor. Power output is different to the 2 stroke so you need a different thought process in prop selections that takes a bit of getting the head around.

Top end power wise it is really on a par with the 2 stroke ProXs, maybe a tad more but gains considerably on the mid range acceleration. Maintenance wise well we tested it out fully by turning the boat over within the first week of having it and now we know where the problems arise they aren't really difficult to resolve.

There are a couple of other issues relating to being able to run these in full on offshore racing but they remain for the team to know and others to find out.

Worst part about them? Idiot scrutineers that think it is funny to have the head off every time he wins.

I've gotten a few quotes on the XS, but they are wild and far between.. Between $8300 and $13500 US dollars

Nice stickers

Haha-PrettyMuch!