fin-addict Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Said I would keep you posted. for those just tuning in on this topic read orig. first if you want. Just returned from a sea trial too check some things. 1. checked again, no water in bilge, ran bow high to check. 2. only myself on board this time, no fishing gear this time and 1/4 fuel not 1/2. 3. sea conditions smoother, but just as hot. 4. running tabs full up as before. Findings: 1. at wot, this time 5600 rpm/40.2 mph vs 5400 rpm/37.7mph last time, engine trimmed out 2. at wot, trimmed engine back to 5400 rpm and got 42.2 mph. picked up almost 5 mph. at 5400, got a better bite with prop, 5600 throwing too much rooster tail. trimmed out too much. jmo think is was the placement of gear in fwd. locker that caused the issue and more wt. than normal. next time out will only have normal wt. and fuel onboard and check the numbers again. NOTE: checking my log, found these were the exact numbers, 5600 rpm/42.2 mph @ WOT the day I rode my pathy home after purchase 3 1/2 years ago. good to keep records. fin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Good to hear. What prop you turning by the way? I have same setup. 4 blade 19p Solas and I'm only turning 5100-5200 rpm would like to get it up a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted September 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 3 blade, do not know the size. think 19. does not loose it's bite unless trimmed all the way out throwing a rooster tail some what. also good in turns. great hole shot. others have said different. should try one if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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