dca2
Cadet
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I am going this weekend to run around in my recently purchased used boat. All systems work and we have already run it on the water. I am interested in all I have read about the proper prop selection. I will post my numbers after I get back.
Prop is a Renegade Offshore 14 1/2 X 21 on a 2000 John. 150 on a 2000 Triton SF18. Boat and motor have about 200 hours and it was taken in for regular maintenance (Brother in Law does not do his own maint. on anything!)
The boat will be used on inland waters, lakes (shallow and deep, not much rough) and Red River (often fast current in the early spring) for tubing and skiing as well as fishing.
I have noticed a fast hole shot but when I run WOT and trim up the motor for more speed (speedometer reads 57 mph), The boat will really pull to the left and I mean fast if the steering wheel is let go. It does not do this at lower speeds or when the motor is trimmed down.
Things to check:
WOT RPM's
GPS speed
Speedometer just for s**ts and giggles
Is there anything else to note while running around?
Anyone know the recommended RPM's for this motor? (I don't have the manual)
Thanks for reading this lengthy post.
Dave
Prop is a Renegade Offshore 14 1/2 X 21 on a 2000 John. 150 on a 2000 Triton SF18. Boat and motor have about 200 hours and it was taken in for regular maintenance (Brother in Law does not do his own maint. on anything!)
The boat will be used on inland waters, lakes (shallow and deep, not much rough) and Red River (often fast current in the early spring) for tubing and skiing as well as fishing.
I have noticed a fast hole shot but when I run WOT and trim up the motor for more speed (speedometer reads 57 mph), The boat will really pull to the left and I mean fast if the steering wheel is let go. It does not do this at lower speeds or when the motor is trimmed down.
Things to check:
WOT RPM's
GPS speed
Speedometer just for s**ts and giggles
Is there anything else to note while running around?
Anyone know the recommended RPM's for this motor? (I don't have the manual)
Thanks for reading this lengthy post.
Dave