You would think a bowlifting prop would make it hop worse, but as with everything in boats, nothing is set in stone.
i've seen boats that porpoised...
ken2
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There are certain boats that actually need bowlift, so a sternlifting prop may not be what it likes.
the Laser 2 is definitely a bowlifter.
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If you still have the prop, I would absolutely hit the trim button and experiment to see what happens....Leave a comment:
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Sounds pretty good so far, if you get any more power, you will probably end up needing an 18Leave a comment:
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Well, I'd be curious what your numbers are with the Mirage Plus props, they are not bad props.
But I would suggest mounting the motors in hole #5...Leave a comment:
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Ok, RPM range of the 175 is 5000-5800
Your at 5300 and 43 MPH, 5% slip, not bad
The Enertia or Q3 would run very well on that boat....Leave a comment:
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what speed are you getting at 5200 RPM? is the boat loaded up like you actually plan to run it ?Leave a comment:
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Well, I have a Q3 14 pitch that would be interesting to try.
I'm a little surprised your speed isn't a little better then that. the magazine ad...Leave a comment:
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Well, your slip numbers are good, the props are doing good.
That said, Etec's make their power down low, and it is very common to get better economy...Leave a comment:
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how much gear and people do you have on the boat for those numbers?
Does it let you trim up much, or does it just start to slip when you trim up...Leave a comment:
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Sorry, I missed this post and just noticed it.
Your numbers sound pretty good really.
What is your RPM at your 32 MPH cruise?
are the...Leave a comment:
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Well, having 30% ++ slip on a 25 ft boat without trimming the motor, banging the rev limiter with every prop you try, and all of them going within 1 MPH...Leave a comment:
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The transducer I was most worried about was the one that was a through hull.
but if its a really low profile, maybe its not the issue.
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Well that is interesting, your the first person I know of that has actually run the Sharrow props.
I have a feeling that transducer you mentioned...Leave a comment:
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I'd go with Powertech LFS4 in 17 pitch
Bad news is they won't ship for 4-6 weeks.Leave a comment:
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let me know what you find.
Just a lot of slip with everything, and everything is running about the same speed.Leave a comment:
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Got a picture of the bottom of the boat near the transom?
Curious if you have anything mounted on the transom or bottom of the boat such as a transducer,...Leave a comment:
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Glad to hear it ran well, thanks for the report !!Leave a comment:
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