My '83 Dyna-Trak 176 ss

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I purchased my boat 5 years ago and it was the best investment i ever made.I do ALOT of fishing and we spend alot of afternoons on the boat. This year I upgraded the motor to a '93 Johnson 150 Fast Strike. It tops out at 48 (GPS) with a 23 pitch prop. My question is...... Do I have the right prop and is this top end typical?
 

bobkyle2

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Re: My '83 Dyna-Trak 176 ss

i have a 84 dyna trak 176 with a 150 merc and a 21p... i have no speedo .. but next time i go out im taking my gps (charged this time) i really hope it runs atleast 65 (haha or im prolly going to be disapointed) it seems really quick
 

JoeMoore

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Re: My '83 Dyna-Trak 180

Re: My '83 Dyna-Trak 180

I first saw one of these back in the early 80s. Have wanted one ever since.
So, 6 weeks ago, I bought one. I've spent every available minute since, cleaning, waxing, painting, rewiring, and waiting for parts to come. Took her out last weekend. What a blast ! I'm only running a 90 hp johnson with a 3 blade power prop, but still got 40mph out of her. Smooth on the rough stuff, and stay dry. What a nice designed boat. Fishes like a bass boat, but comfy for
passengers. Eventually want to restore to new condition. She'll be just fine for now.
Gentlemen, lets keep'm on the water ! Any boat restoration clubs out there ? Check out my pic. Any tips, or info on these boats would be appreciated.
 

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kcolston

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Re: My '83 Dyna-Trak 176 ss

I've had my '85 176 s/s for 5 years with the same Evinrude xp-150 it came with and I am still pushing 55. I don't know my pitch prop but I will check and get back.
 

86oldbluegt

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Re: My '83 Dyna-Trak 176 ss

I have a 1995 dynatrak 186 with a 1979 evinrude 150 on the back and today it ran 57gps with a 24 p raker @5200 rpms and it was cutting out couldve prolly gotten 60 out of it boat doesnt seem to be setup right but it sure rode good
 

hunley1864

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Re: My '83 Dyna-Trak 180

Re: My '83 Dyna-Trak 180

Hey Joe Moore love that boat looks to be in great shape! I to have a 1983 Dyna-Trak 162 mine has a single console set up for bass fishing .The top of your boat is the exact color as mine, but my hull is a soft blue color. My motor is a 115hp johnson.I notice you have KY on your numbers are you from KY? I live in mount washington,KY .
 
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