Screaming Eagle Boats Mark's Talon 22 SS

[mjw930]

After a couple of aborted attempts I finally got back out to properly test the new Mercury power steering as well as a new Pro Max prop and learned a few very good lessons, use the proper steering, do not, under any circumstances run a Mercury SSR hybrid hub in a non Mercury prop and make sure you have everything level when you measure drive height.

Running the proper height with a normal Merc Racing solid hub in a lab prepped Pro Max literally transformed the way the boat runs. I set the height at a 1 7/8" (laser measured) and left the drive perfectly level from my measurement session because I'm still without a trim gauge (will get a new VesselView Link next week).

The lake conditions were far from optimal, 15+ mph wind, 2 - 3' chop with whitecaps and some cross chop.

From idle the boat popped up on plane with ease and settles into a nice 60 mph cruise @4000 rpm with very impressive throttle response. A quick bump to 4600 settles in at 70 and it's barely working hard. The boat eats up the chop and runs about 5% faster into the wind, obviously packing more air, exactly the opposite from what I'm used to. I love learning a new boat

I didn't do any speed runs, just cruised around between 60 - 70 and love the way it handles. The steering issue is resolved, the Mercury system is well up to the task, it works perfectly. The boat turns so nice and the Pro Max really bites through the turns and accelerates out of them hard, I really like the way the prop works.

Overall the boat is pretty much dialed in so once I get the electronics worked out we're ready to make some runs. I have 2 weeks on the road starting Monday but when I get back we're going to get all the break in hours done and start enjoying this wonderful boat.

[NICE PAIR]

I've been talking to Joe @ Precision and a cockpit cover is in the $700 range so I figured a full cover was more than twice. I'll check out the toon covers, thanks!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171167695887 fits a 28 Skater good enough, its under a roof, call it a dust cover ... sh_t! for 129.00 call it anything you want.

[mjw930]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171167695887 fits a 28 Skater good enough, its under a roof, call it a dust cover ... sh_t! for 129.00 call it anything you want.

I did one of the 21' pontoon covers for about $70 and it works great. Still going to do a cockpit cover for traveling.

Best $70 I've spent so far. It isn't the prettiest cover out there but the elastic around the bottom holds it tight and a few strategically placed straps keep it from flapping in the breeze.

[mjw930]

Out doing some prop testing and working out some kinks. Nothing spectacular, just some 30-80 mph acceleration pulls.



loving the boat but damn, it's hot out there this time of year and as you can see, the weather was already starting to build. About 2 hours after we left the sky's opened up. At least the lake levels are getting better.