I purchased this boat and it feels slow to accelerate and just kind of slow in general. I know it is a pontoon, and am not expecting speed boat speeds out of it, but it really seems to labor if i get more than four people inside (says rated for 2600lbs or 16 persons). I looked through the forums previously and saw the recommendations about getting a tacho on the boat to make sure it was operating within specs.
I have finished setting up the Tacho and a speedometer, as well as using a GPS speedometer to try to validate things. All of the numbers will be from my typical boat experience which is my family of 4.
existing prop
Size perhaps 9 - 9.5 inches
only numbers i see are Michigan 189m
Idle @1000rpm
In gear @900rpm
Top speed 12mph @ 4200rpm
New Prop
Solas 1311-122-08
12.5 Inch
Right Hand
Pitch 8
Idle @1000prm
in gear @950rpm
Top Speed 16mph @ 5000rpm
I do not recall the site i used to make the new prop selection (unfortunatley).The new prop has much better acceleration - but i am worried about the RPM range at the top end.
I have not been able to find a manual for my motor. i am not sure what the deal is, but the serial number for the motor does not seem to fall within the range i am seeing posted for manuals
Mariner 45
assuming 1989 (based on boat year and mariner 45 production run)
SN#: 0B109573
I have finished setting up the Tacho and a speedometer, as well as using a GPS speedometer to try to validate things. All of the numbers will be from my typical boat experience which is my family of 4.
existing prop
Size perhaps 9 - 9.5 inches
only numbers i see are Michigan 189m
Idle @1000rpm
In gear @900rpm
Top speed 12mph @ 4200rpm
New Prop
Solas 1311-122-08
12.5 Inch
Right Hand
Pitch 8
Idle @1000prm
in gear @950rpm
Top Speed 16mph @ 5000rpm
I do not recall the site i used to make the new prop selection (unfortunatley).The new prop has much better acceleration - but i am worried about the RPM range at the top end.
I have not been able to find a manual for my motor. i am not sure what the deal is, but the serial number for the motor does not seem to fall within the range i am seeing posted for manuals
Mariner 45
assuming 1989 (based on boat year and mariner 45 production run)
SN#: 0B109573