Bcart Posted September 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 Went out today with the wife and did some fishing... again.. love the boat. Just under powered IMO. I'm sure its fine for most... But for me, its pretty weak and I knew I wouldn't be happy but went along with it anyway. I always learn my lesson the hard way... How much is a 2019 150 worth? I believe I have 8 or 9 hours on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 They are worth good money these days.. I would secure the replacement motor first, and then sell the 150. There is a good market for them. Many get sold here in the classifieds. Your rigger could help sell it as well. M-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 Will your dealer help with prop set up? I would think setting you up with a prop that is 900 rpm short could be improved on. If you get it propped out correctly it should feel like a different boat. I bought my 2012 used and hated the way it rode in the water. Boat was down in the water with the spray while on plane coming out even with the console. I have run two other props that seem to have much better lift and it is like a different boat. I would try some props before trying a motor swap. I like mercury props. The tempest and the enertia work great for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bcart Posted September 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 I'm dropping the boat off tomorrow to have the trolling motor installed and I'm going to ask about the prop. I'm sure the extra rpms will help a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 8 hours ago, Bcart said: I'm dropping the boat off tomorrow to have the trolling motor installed and I'm going to ask about the prop. I'm sure the extra rpms will help a lot. I would not start swapping props until you finish rigging. Things will change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 10 minutes ago, bernieNC said: I would not start swapping to you finish rigging. Things will change. x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bcart Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Got a 16 pitch 4 blade put on today.. the mechanic said he had it at 44mph at 5800 rpm’s. Said the holeshot improved and the mid range power was night and day. ( this was after adding the 2 batteries and trolling motor) Definitely happier with these results and can’t wait to take her out Saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 As stated by a couple of members here getting the rpms up at wot will make a huge difference all through the power range. I am curious as to what 4 blade prop the dealer is using. all props are not created equal. Three, four or 5 blades different brands will preform differently. I still think a proper 3 blade will get the lift and provide a little more top end speed. All that said trust me when you run your boat the next time it will feel like you are driving a sports car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bcart Posted September 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 Not sure about the specs on the prop but I'll try and find out. He said the top end on a 3 blade will improve but the down low bite will suffer. I sure hope you're right about it feeling like a sports car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzone1 Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 You won’t have that sports car feel until you look back and the sticker on the motor reads 250 SHO. TRUTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted September 15, 2018 Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 9:01 PM, Bcart said: Not sure about the specs on the prop but I'll try and find out. He said the top end on a 3 blade will improve but the down low bite will suffer. I sure hope you're right about it feeling like a sports car! My 2009 Pathfinder 2200XL has a F150 with a PowerTech OFX4-16 and will turn up 5900 rpms and tops out at 45mph. No T top, No jackplate. I have also ran a 3 blade Yamaha 19" prop and it is a little faster but the hole shot is horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted September 15, 2018 Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 1 hour ago, redzone1 said: You won’t have that sports car feel until you look back and the sticker on the motor reads 250 SHO. TRUTH That’s really not helping the OP! Yes we all know 100 more ponies would make it a rocket ship. I’m still willing to bet he has noticeable throttle Responce if he gets his rpm’s up as he said he has done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bcart Posted September 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 4 hours ago, redzone1 said: You won’t have that sports car feel until you look back and the sticker on the motor reads 250 SHO. TRUTH You’re probably right. I was told 45mph when I bought it and as long as she performs the way the mechanic says... then I’m good for now. The more I talk with others and of course the wife, the more happy I am with the boat. Of course I want to go 50+ But the fact that I have brand new boat that I love and get to fish every weekend and spend time with my family.. I feel pretty blessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted September 15, 2018 Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 40 minutes ago, Bcart said: You’re probably right. I was told 45mph when I bought it and as long as she performs the way the mechanic says... then I’m good for now. The more I talk with others and of course the wife, the more happy I am with the boat. Of course I want to go 50+ But the fact that I have brand new boat that I love and get to fish every weekend and spend time with my family.. I feel pretty blessed. It's plenty fast for the family. Not to mention that 150 sips fuel! Maybe when it's time to repower you can look at some options then or when the kids get older and you're allowed to go faster. My wife doesn't like going over 30 unless we're outrunning a storm. My son is almost 3 and anything over 35 seems to bother his eyes....Even when my buddies go fishing, I rarely run over 40. The power and ability to go faster or get out of the way in a hurry sure is nice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted September 15, 2018 Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 That's a beautiful rig Bcart. You are obviously a young guy with a family and you made a good decision. You bought what you could comfortably afford and that's smart. You will eventually find the right prop to maximize the horse power. Spend time on the water with your family and welcome to the Pathfinder family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bcart Posted September 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 Thanks guys! Went out today and was either in a min wake zone or it was too rough to get it maxed out. cruised around 28-30... It was pretty bad out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 You have a beautiful rig. Enjoy it and make memories for the family. Be safe. JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 Those too rough conditions are exactly what getting the RPM’S up through the powerbad is for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang190 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 You will also notice a difference in performance when you get around 20 hours on it. I have a 3 blade prop and have no problems. Good hole shot and a nice gas sipping cruise at 32 knots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamecocks2001 Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Add me to the 200 SHO and bigger crowd. F150 isn’t enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bcart Posted September 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 Now that I have the RPM's where they should be it has made a huge difference. Took her out 8 miles offshore Saturday and got her skinny on Sunday. Very impressed with the capabilities of this boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 There you go.. getting the rpm up will give her the mid range power to climb those hills when you ride out.. enjoy the boat man. Tune out the must have more power noise and ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarpon1215 Posted September 28, 2018 Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 There is a 2016 250 SHO on the Facebook page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bcart Posted September 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 8 hours ago, Tarpon1215 said: There is a 2016 250 SHO on the Facebook page. Thanks but I'm good for now... That prop made a huge difference. A new truck is next... Spent enough money on this sled already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarpon1215 Posted September 28, 2018 Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 How well I understand that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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