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Even though she's only 115 hp, remember that an inline 6 has a lot more torque than a V6 of the same displacement. Don't be afraid to experiment with different pitch props to find the one that's "just right" for your needs. You should do fairly well with her. Congrats on the short lived hull wetting, sounds like you're on the right track for some major fun.
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God) ![]() Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless. |
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she's running a beat up 17 pitch prop now.... I was using prop calculators and they were recommending 15 pitch.... honestly I was surprised how well she did with the 17
I think I had a float sticking in one of the carbs as at one point she seemed to be making about 2/3 of normal power for a few seconds but she still got on plane and then gained power..... I realize that a carb running lean can kill the engine FAST but this happened within just a few seconds.... |
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Suddenly it makes more sense....... I looked again and my beat up prop IS a 15 pitch...... DOH!
prop wizzard says 14x13 for watersports and 13 3/4x15 for speed gotta love it when a "plan" comes together lol |
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Quote:
And the DJ said; "Yer listening to the great sounds from WTOP!!"...The Big MERC!!...
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I guess twins would be digital radio? or surround sound?.... man that would be sweet music
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Wet test. Good lord you move fast. That motor sounds like a find. And they paid you to take the boat. WoW!! Excellent work.
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Tower Of Power STEREO would be some sweet music...and could record on the Mercury label...
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Well I sold the CMC trim unit for $316 today on ebay. I am officially at less then ZERO money invested
Not gonna stay that way forever but DANG it's cool while it lasts.
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you just jinxed yourself
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God) ![]() Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless. |
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