white rocket Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 1998 Hewes Redfisher 19. 1998 Yamaha VMax 175 hp. Minn Kota Rip Tide 80 trolling motor 24 volt. Minn Kota Talon Shallow water anchor. 6" Bob's hydraulic jack plate. SeaStar hydraulic Steering. On board 3 bank battery charger. EZ Loader Aluminum trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidmotion Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 NICE! i bet it hauls just fine with that 175, eh? if i ever move back home (or to another place where a tunnel isn't required), i will probably have me a 19 v-lappy.. sweet boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flats-Top Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 Great boat! - and that Vmax should easily push it to 70 ... nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flats-Top Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 70mph easy with a 23 pitch prop. What prop do you have? The Mercury Mirage 23 would be perfect. I'd recommend trim tabs if you do go that fast though, but you should be fine on clean, smooth water (dusk or dawn - no gators or your favorite marine mammal). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flats-Top Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 The standard Yamaha stainless props are painted black, the "Pro Series" has the word "Pro" on the hub, and the "Saltwater Series II" says "Yamaha" on the hub so it could be the Yamaha "Performance 3-blade" series for the 175, which has no lettering on the hub: http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outboard/accessories/acscitemdetail/5/286/1194/8496/all/1/3969/0/detail.aspx or a replacement or it is the standard black Yamaha stainless prop that the prop shop buffed ut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsalt Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 RNR, They have trim tabs under those panels you see on the stern. This boat is set up allot like my MA 21 just narrower and of course a few feet shorter. I have the same engine and a 23 pitch three blade and it pushes it over 60 with a couple of guys, three batteries,TM and allot of gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flats-Top Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Yes, you're right. I see them now. I couldn't remember if the 1998 had the hidden tabs. Yes, MA 21' with 175 and 3 blade 23 should be right about 60. This 18 Redfisher with a 175 is definitely a very fast boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsalt Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Absolutely beautiful boat. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsalt Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Mine only has a "21-M" stamped on the barrel. I am having the lower unit resealed tomorrow. I will see if there are any numbers/markings on the face side. I can tell you it is SS, and has some cupping and appears it could be progressive. I am sure the Yamaha Mechanic can tell me. Again, nice pictures of a great boat. Till tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsalt Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 PS: I just studied your pictures and the prop looks the same. Maybe it came that way. I am also the second owner of my Mav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsalt Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 How do you misload a grease gun :confused: I hope the Yamaha guy can give me some insight. I have been thinking of sending it to Funky Monkey or a local prop shop to clean up a couple dings and tell me what it is, and maybe who makes it. I was going to reseal the lower unit myself, but I don't have the tools I had when I lived up in Michigan, and my next door neighbor was a mechanical genuis. Too expensive and too critical of a part to chance. My ex just had to have the tools as part of the settlement. Married 25 years and never saw her lift a hammer...can you say revenge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsalt Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Now that is too funny. It didn't dawn on him that he was doing something wrong...that's the scary part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsalt Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 There have been a couple of good deals on the forum lately on some power tech three blade props. I want to pick up a spare or replace mine, get it tuned and keep it for the back up. Like you I am not a 100% sure what I have, but it has been a good prop. Little slip, good on gas, gets up and on plane vey quickly. If I get the numbers off mine, either mfg #s of actual numbers, diam. pitch, etc. I will let you know. I take it you do some b*** fishing too. Could help but, notice background of pictures and what appears to be b*** rods in your rod holders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flats-Top Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 I put the grease in the grease gun the same way the 1st time. My father just watched a while, then broke out laughing and showed me (again) how to do it. Needless to say, I learned a lesson about listening! If you do replace the prop, consider a 23 Mirage - it would be perfect for that boat. I have one on my 200, and we tried it on a 21 Maverick with a 225 - and it was amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flats-Top Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Yes, the Mirage is a Mercury prop. Yamaha and Mercury use the same prop shaft spline. They also make a Mirage Plus with ventilation holes, but your light boat is fine with r without the vent holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flats-Top Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 They're $800 or more, but I've found them for $150 or less on eBay or Craigslist. I have 3: (2) 23''s and a 25 pitch, along with several stock props, choppers, cleavers, etc. but the Mirage is the winner. I dumped the others after finding/running the Mirage. Try these searches: http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=mirage+prop*&_sacat=0&_dmpt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&_odkw=mirage+prop&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313 http://www.google.com/search?q=mirage+prop+OR+propelleor+2010-sep+site%3ACraigslist.org&sourceid=mozilla-search&start=0&start=0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=mozilla&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:unofficial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsalt Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 I was following the thread and after looking at RNR's craig's list and ebay links. I went to ebay and looked at Yamaha props. There is a Yammy prop called a 21-M. So, I apparently have a 14 3/4 x 21 yamaha ss prop. There is a very clean looking one right now on e-bay with a base bid of $100.00 that is available for a day plus some hours with no bids. No visable nicks, burrs or scratches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flats-Top Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 I think the 23 would be appropriate - that 18 is a light boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flats-Top Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Yes, you really need to know what you have before making a decision. A good prop shop will loan you a prop to test, but they'll expect you to buy it if it works (justifiably so). If you were local, I'd loan you one of mine to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidmotion Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 if i could get a wicked hole-shot, and run 50, i would be plenty happy... but then again, i'm living in texas.... easy to remove a prop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white rocket Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Squid you are too funny. When I went looking for the best flats boat I wanted one that would get me up quick and get me around quicker. Guess what? I found it...lol. It's a great feeling too. Now I just want to bring it back to it's new condition and take care of it. It was my present for my retirement and I will be there in 4 more days. I hope to be able to go to the OT next year and meet all the nice people on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flats-Top Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 I'm with you man. I was looking at that 1998 Hewes Light Tackle with no motor that was advertised on here. I have a Yamaha 200 or a Merc 150 (juiced up to almost 200HP) that would really run well on it ;-) Bob's jack plate and let her go! Congrats on the retirement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidmotion Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 YIKES. i guess... making long runs, the speed would sure come in handy, but i don't care to go much over 50 in boats (that i'm driving, at least)... having a 19 that would cruise at 45-50 would be so cool... having it jump up in a boat length in 12" of water is cool also. seriously, if i ever move back to pensacola, i'll sell this tunnel and get me a 19v lappy. big TM, and good hole shot and about 55mph... perfect. texas is a different world. gotta be able to make it over that 'emergency' bar to get out of a low tide :cool: is it just me, but is the 19v the sexy, tall blond lappy? where is ebony mule when you need him??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white rocket Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Also being here in Florida those thunder boomers pop up quick in the summer and with this boat it can get me back in quick. Don't get me wrong. I don't run wot all the time. I just like to know the reserve is there if needed. Yes tall blond lappy she is. :thumbup: :thumbup: Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white rocket Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Thanks I am looking forward to putting some time on the flats. I would love to do some fishing in your area too. Yes that hot 150 you have put on that boat would fly. :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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