Having trouble getting up on plane.

[kenimpzoom]

Any ideas?<br /><br />

<br /><br />Ken

 

[eeboater]

Re: Having trouble getting up on plane.

Hey -- I used to have those wheels on my Grand Am!!!

 

[NYMINUTE]

Re: Having trouble getting up on plane.

I had before eeboater on my Olds Dynamic 88

 

[KaGee]

Re: Having trouble getting up on plane.

Severe under power Ken. Needs more CowBell!

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: Having trouble getting up on plane.

try vasoline?<br />

 

[dolluper]

Re: Having trouble getting up on plane.

Try a Merc

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Having trouble getting up on plane.

Hey! That's a 1958 RDS-20 35hp Super Seahorse on that boat. That motor'll get ANYTHING up on plane, darn it.<br /><br />Come to think of it, it looks prettier than mine. Maybe they'll trade.

 

[eeboater]

Re: Having trouble getting up on plane.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say it is because he's on a city street instead of on a tarmack at the airport.<br /><br />Sean

 

[Limited-Time]

Re: Having trouble getting up on plane.

Looks to me like a simple case of not enought water to float yer boat!

 

[Limited-Time]

Re: Having trouble getting up on plane.

Also could be cause he's goin up hill...every one knows ya plane faster head'n down hill.

 

[CalicoKid]

Re: Having trouble getting up on plane.

Needs Smart-tabs!

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: Having trouble getting up on plane.

Obviously had problems before. I think he's already gotten advise from this forum because there is a trim tab installed. I think Nautijohn may have recommended the wrong size though The real reason you are having trouble is because the motor is not trimmed down properly and it is mounted too low. Install a hydraulic jack plate, ventilate the prop, adjust the deflection angle of the tabs, trim the motor down, give the motor a new coat of paint, wax the bottom of the boat, sync and link the carbs, do a decarb, rebuild the carb and fuel pump, install a hood ornament or at least a flag and then it should fly like...like.... well whatever it is.

 

[kenimpzoom]

Re: Having trouble getting up on plane.

RodC all very good advice. I plan to take it out this weekend and will try it all. But first i think synthetic two stroke oil will solve all my problems.<br /><br />Ken

 

[Rickfifty]

Re: Having trouble getting up on plane.

Sorry, judging by the title I thought this was a "Mile-High Club" thread.

 

[sangerwaker]

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Don't forget the wiring and making sure all crimps are tight! Looks like it needs some new light bulbs too.

 

[Realgun]

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Jb's gotta move this to the proper engine forum. <br /><br />Or there not enough pitch!

 

[Frankhanhart]

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I think you forgot the plug....

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: Having trouble getting up on plane.

But first i think synthetic two stroke oil will solve all my problems.

Not you too ???? <br /><br />Synthetic or regular it doesn't matter. Its all the same and a big scam designed to rip off the unknowing <br /><br />Wait for it ..........

 

[Dave Abrahamson]

Re: Having trouble getting up on plane.

I dig the racing stripes on the bimini! <br />I'm also glad to see the life jackets on board....you never know.

 

[62_Kiwi]

Re: Having trouble getting up on plane.

I wonder if that guy's a Kiwi ? NZ's starting to get known for its amphibious craft. Check out the following 2 Kiwi creations <br /><br /> http://www.aquada.co.uk (Gibbs is a Kiwi based in the UK)<br /><br /> http://www.sealegs.co.nz