Update. I was out today but the bay was a little rough so we didn’t go W.O.T. But I did trim the engine up a bit and can tell there i# less of the boat in the water so in theory. She should go faster. The thing that bothers me is that. I NEVER EVEN THOUGHT OF THAT shame on me. Today my so...
I will let you guys know what the top speed is when I go out next time. I hope this weekend but if not this weekend. Next week end for sure. You know what’s funny. I hav3 a bout for over 30 years maybe going on 40 years and I know quit a bit about boating especially my V20. But I never even...
flat calm BUT. You brought up a good point. We trim the engine down and don’t touch it all day. So I hav3 to try trimming up the engine next time. My son drives my boat so I will have to tell him to trim up or I will drive my boat. And trim up so maybe that could b3 it.
It is only me and my son on her. We do carry a lot of fishing gear. But the weight is not the issue. The rpm’s are within range and with the prop I feel she runs perfect. But the top end I think should be 40 m p h. At 36 and I can’t break 40. And I hear you guys are going almost 50 I’m...
No bottom paint. 15 x17 inch prop. No growth on bottom. I keep her on a trailer.
So 36 mph is not good? The rpm’s are in range. Under 6000 more like 5700 rpms
CONGRATULATIONS. I’m retired now 9 years and the time flew by my friends told me. Hey Joe. Your going to get very bored being home. WELL. I love it. I’m not bored and I love being home and doing what 3ver I want to do with my wife. It’s great. You will love it to.
All I can say is FRIGGIN AMAZING. I can’t wait to see the finished product. It will be a new and better 1978 Steplift. That’s the year I have. Can’t wait to see it