Frank Acampora
Supreme Mariner
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A few of you have probably seen my reference to a 14 foot boat carrying a 1990, 90 hp Force.
With full down trim and full throttle it immediately jumps onto plane and 45 mph. As I feed in up trim, RPMs rise to 5600 and MPH rises along with them to 55-56. When it first pops out, I get a little ventilation, but then the prop locks up and I can feel the acceleration in the seat of my pants. Satisfying and better than sex are the words that come to mind.----Well, maybe just as good as sex.
And this is without playing with engine height or hot props. I am using a stock Force 13 X21 stainless--no cup. With a little playing, I should be able to see 60. I did use a 25 pitch prop on it but it loads down the engine, RPMs drop and speed is about the same--with major torque and handling problems.
Looking at the photos, I now understand why I can not turn it at speed; there's just not enough boat in the water.
Can't wait to get my 140 on it. LOL
With full down trim and full throttle it immediately jumps onto plane and 45 mph. As I feed in up trim, RPMs rise to 5600 and MPH rises along with them to 55-56. When it first pops out, I get a little ventilation, but then the prop locks up and I can feel the acceleration in the seat of my pants. Satisfying and better than sex are the words that come to mind.----Well, maybe just as good as sex.
And this is without playing with engine height or hot props. I am using a stock Force 13 X21 stainless--no cup. With a little playing, I should be able to see 60. I did use a 25 pitch prop on it but it loads down the engine, RPMs drop and speed is about the same--with major torque and handling problems.
Looking at the photos, I now understand why I can not turn it at speed; there's just not enough boat in the water.
Can't wait to get my 140 on it. LOL
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