Maniac Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Testing out a new setup 1995 hull 20lt new G2 200 outboard I'll update as I learn and discover. Motor hours. .4 prop viper 24pitch rpm 5900 speed. 54 motor in lowest setting. Lotta bow lift as she's a little stern heavy but planed quick, no use of trim tabs, took almost full trim , no slip on hard corner 40 gal fuel, trolling motor , 2 people totaling 360lb, three batteries tomorrow raising motor 1,5 inches, going to raker 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPFit Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Very interested in these for my future repower. Right now set on the Suzuki but I'm intrigued by these. How's the steering with integrated hydraulic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniac Posted July 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Steerings amazing digital controls are amazing no clunk, just nothing but smooth Low and mid range torque is just silly retest today and I'll post more havent actually had more than 1 minute seat time video of holeshot.... given there's a lot of bow rise.... with my 24 pitch IMG_1098.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurem Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 LOOKS GOOD!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniac Posted July 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 So this post has come to an end. Found a 1/8 hook in stern of my hull . Therefore answers why my boats heavy and makes prop info invalid. Still a great riding boat just no gonna go 60+ like I was expecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 I love that G2!! 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heweymagoos Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Please school me on the term "hook" seen this on other forums would like to know so I can check mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesider 159 Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Your speed is the same as what I saw with a 200 Yamaha. I think they all have hooks in the hull, hence the riding bow heavy issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsnook35 Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Mine rides now heavy as well. Just a nature of the hull. That is my only complaint and isn't that big of an issue for me as I usually cruise every I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniac Posted July 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Heweymaygoos, put a straight edge on the last 24 inches of the hull running parallel to keel or center line. The hull is not flat when it has a hook. It tapers down acting like a trim tab. There will be 1/8 gap at one point between straight edge and hull surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniac Posted July 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 I'll keep posting as I'm still playing with setup. Tomorriw im gonna run rx4 15x20 just to see what it feels like outa the hole and cruising fuel consumption. Pretty sure I'm gonna be near rev limiter.... which is 6300 So far, all test are with 50gal fuel, 3 batteries, trolling motor, 2 180lb people. Raker 24 was 6 gal/hr @30mph thats 225 miles with 10% reserve on one tank im pretty pleased with that. Thanks for all the replies keep em coming 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 That's hurting a fourstokes feelings! Love to hear more prop testing knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniac Posted July 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 Tested rx4 x20 speed 53 rpm 6200+...... rev limiter 0-25 5.5 sec gph@30. 5.5 fully loaded going rx4 x22 or 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniac Posted July 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Final update keep in mind current temp here is 90 degrees ran rx4 24 pitch today felt like while new boat full tank Fuel one person less bow rise on plan 3-4 seconds can plane at 3000rpm 3200rpm @31-32mph @ 5.5gph lotta surface chop so hard to get steady due to conditions, I back out at 5700rpm and 58 mph she was getting swirly prop really pulled her up and out of the water handles full trim without blowout or excessive rooster my raker 24 threw a crazy tail still some loss of traction on cornering but way better than raker very happy with this prop. evinrude says it's made for this motor..... I'll agree 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsnook35 Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 Those are awesome numbers. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.N Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 Nothing wrong with 58 mph. I have a 200hp on my 21 rf and I'm getting 55 mph with my new PT OFX3 22P. My hull has a little bit of hook as well on the starboard lifting strake. It almost looks like it's by design? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 What are your numbers for fuel consumption WOT ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rms007 Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 Fastest ive been in my 94LT20 is 62mph turning 25' 3 blade merc prop at 5900rpm. 2002 200efi merc w mods. No trolling motor or batteries <1/2 tank of fuel. Boat got squirrely over 60 & i backed off. My motor weighs 406 so not too tail heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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