Search results

  1. Restless22

    Need For Speed!!!

    Well, my speed issues are gone! I played with my trim tabs and at WOT today on several different runs, I was able to run at a sustained 62 MPH by GPS at 4900 RPM. My boat is a 1988 Wellcraft Aruba 232 with a 350 Magnum and Alpha 1 Outdrive. I'm running a 14 x 17P SS prop. We had to run from a...
  2. Restless22

    What Is My Optimum RPM?

    I'm trying to figure out the optimum RPM for the best combination of speed and fuel economy. My boat is a 88' Wellcraft Aruba 232 with a 350 Magnum MPI and Alpha 1 Outdrive. I'm running a 17p SS prop now, and find it comfortable at 3900 RPM and 32 MPH on the GPS. If I increase the throttle up...
  3. Restless22

    Not All Boaters Are Friendly.

    Kinda surprised finding out that not all boaters are nice. From teens flipping the bird to loud drunks who apparently rule the roost on the dock I'm on, to my neighbor who I met for the first time yesterday, I'm a bit disappointed. My neighbor and his family had set up shop on the deck in my...
  4. Restless22

    My Next Boat Will Be...

    Smaller, maybe an aluminum one that I was recommended by the good folks here. I will probably also look for an outboard engine too. We like our big heavy Wellcraft, but I will go smaller and sportier next time, or maybe go for a pontoon with a stout outboard. Some advice for the newbies...
  5. Restless22

    Rethinking Going Out on The Lake for Independence Day.

    Just got off the phone with the wife. We had planned to go to the lake to watch fireworks this evening, but it would be our first night attempt, and pop up thunderstorms are here now. The heat of the day later will likely bring more. We're just not convinced that this is a good time to test our...
  6. Restless22

    Is My Boat Slow or Normal?

    I'm running a 1988 Wellcraft Aruba 232 with a 350 Magnum and Alpha 1 outdrive. I'm now running a 17p SS prop, which to me, feels like it's much faster and easier to plane than the dinged up 15p that was on it with old exhaust manifolds. GPS shows approx 31-33 MPH at 4000 rpm, and when pushed...
  7. Restless22

    Too Much Pitch?

    I found a great buy on a Quicksliver 19p SS prop for $100. I now run a 17p stainless. The recommend pitch for my boat is a 15-17 from what I see on the site. Should I send the 19p out for a pitch change or sell it? Prop work here is $80 to $100.
  8. Restless22

    Finally! Pictures of Our 1988 Wellcraft Aruba 232.

    I finally resized my pictures of our 1988 Wellcraft Aruba 232. This is the boat in her slip on the Hewitt Lift. We bought the boat and lift for $6500. We did have the exhaust manifolds, water circulating pump, thermostat and oil changed for less than $1000, and it now has a SS prop on it after I...
  9. Restless22

    The Marina Guys Tell Me That Wellcraft Is A Great Boat

    I'm not sure if they are giving me reason to be happy, but the marina guys tell me that my Wellcraft is a great boat. In a sea of Sea Rays on the docks as my neighbors, it does stand out. The hull isn't as sleek and sporty, but looks more V shaped. My engine is a 350 Magnum, and even with my...
  10. Restless22

    Damn! Bass Boats are Fast!

    I got to witness a tournament start last weekend. I gues I never paid much attention to boats until I owned one. Those bass boats will fly! The holeshot and speed is amazing to me now. Curious... Are there fish and skis made with outboards, instead of stern drives? These look like a great...
  11. Restless22

    I'm Broke and Stuck!!!

    After playing hard today, all of a sudden the drive stopped. Engine fine, but transmission feels broken. Will not shift into gear. Feels like its in neutral. I have TowBoats US, thank God. Boat is 1988 Wellcraft Aruba with 350 stern drive and Alpha 1.
  12. Restless22

    Help! Can't Get On Plane!

    What a disaster!!! After a seamless day of getting on plane with just me and the wife on board and our 2 kids on the tube, I cannot get up today at all!!!! The only difference is the 2 kids plus 1 teen plus 1 adult plus Honda generator are added. Is this enough to make so drastic a...
  13. Restless22

    BoatPort. Yes or No? Your Thoughts?

    I inherited a Hewitt BoatPort when I bought my 1988 Wellcraft Aruba 232. It is attached to the slip, but it is my property according to the terms of the sale and the marina. Last evening, a nice fellow boat owner came over to introduce himself and give me advice on positioning the boat to get...
  14. Restless22

    My Cooling Issues Solved

    I had a local friendly mechanic inspect my coolin system on my 1988 Mercruiser 350 with RWC. My thermostat is a 180 and is in need of replacement, but the housing is good. My port exhaust manifold is probably 50 percent blocked with corrosion. I caught him before he removed the starboard side...
  15. Restless22

    I'm Running Hot! Help!

    I just bought a 1988 Wellcraft Aruba with the 350 Merccruiser I/O and Alpha 1 out drive. We love out first boat. BUT, yesterday with a full load of passengers it ran in the 170-180 range. I thought this was ok, and on a seller demo the previous day, he told me to keep it either in the middle...
  16. Restless22

    First Solo Trip! Update: COOLING problem? :-(

    We wanted to clean up our beloved Aruba today, and had help from my sister in law, her teen daughter and friend, and my teen boy and almost teen girl. Well, once we got there, and the water was so calm, I just had to go out. Now this is my first boat, and yesterday was my first training with...
  17. Restless22

    Pontoon over Bowrider as First Boat?

    I am trying to choose a family boat for my family of 4 and we want the boat for cruising, swimming and tubing, and maybe some fishing. I have several used bowriders to look at, and I never really looked into pontoons until my friend, the marina manager explained how simple the pontoons were...
  18. Restless22

    My Family Wants a Boat, And So Do I

    I have a family of 4. Myself and my wife are near the age of 40, and my son and daughter are young teens. We have never owned, not even considered a boat until last week. The consensus is, that it's the only recreational activity that everyone wants to be a part of. We live in NE Alabama and...
Top