FNG with new to me 1989 V-20 cc.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by Shrek

Unfortunately, the trim tabs were non op with the starboard side down further than the port and both trying to bury the bow. Compensated best I could with the motor trim. Cruise @ 4k rpm is 29 knots. Max was 36 knots @ 5100 rpm. Like I said, the trim was awful and the motor would not rev out as a result of dragging the bow.
This boat has a phenomenal ride, way better than I was expecting. With 1-2 foot chop on Lake Pontchartrain today, I could have had a martini glass on the center console. Unbelievably smooth and dry, even listing to port as she was because of the broken trim tabs. I could not be happier with my choice.

I realize that the trim tab issue kept the speed down, but out of curiosity, what size prop are you running? Can't wait to hear what your speed is after the trim is set proper. Glad you are happy with the boat. It's a phenomenal hull design.

[Shrek]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

I realize that the trim tab issue kept the speed down, but out of curiosity, what size prop are you running? Can't wait to hear what your speed is after the trim is set proper. Glad you are happy with the boat. It's a phenomenal hull design.

Thats a great question. I have no idea. I'll let you know when I go by the boat this afternoon to go through the Lenco trouble shooting guide on the trim tabs. I'll bring the camera with me too because

[RidgeRunner]

Welcome to the site. Your V sounds very nice. Ferm mentioned my center console V with a 225Merc. It is actually a 250 EFI and my best speed now 63.1 mph turning a 23pitch prop, with a very light load. Speed isn't everything, in fact the speed isn't very useable most days. Trim tabs are nice but I rarely find the need to use mine. The hull is awesome. Keep us posted on how you do. Pictures would be sweet too.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

Welcome to the site. Your V sounds very nice. Ferm mentioned my center console V with a 225Merc. It is actually a 250 EFI and my best speed now 63.1 mph turning a 23pitch prop, with a very light load. Speed isn't everything, in fact the speed isn't very useable most days. Trim tabs are nice but I rarely find the need to use mine. The hull is awesome. Keep us posted on how you do. Pictures would be sweet too.

My bad, I knew you had one of the MERC 3L's though.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

Welcome to the site. Your V sounds very nice. Ferm mentioned my center console V with a 225Merc. It is actually a 250 EFI and my best speed now 63.1 mph turning a 23pitch prop, with a very light load. Speed isn't everything, in fact the speed isn't very useable most days. Trim tabs are nice but I rarely find the need to use mine. The hull is awesome. Keep us posted on how you do. Pictures would be sweet too.

I know I had to scotch-tape my eyeballs in lest they blow out and become crab-poop somewhere in the waterway!!...better be holdin on to SOMETHIN' when he punches it...

[willy]

Get those tabs up, trim that motor up so you are Sucking Ducks and you will fly with that motor.
I ran a V with a 225 Johnson on it in Lake George on fairly flat water, trimmed that baby up an let fly.
Don't know what actual speed I was doing but a guesstimate would be 50-55 mph and to be honest I did not particularly like it. Got a little squirlly around then.
Plus I realized I could not thoroughly enjoy the bikini clad crowd at that speed, not good I thought to myself.