WRT props. I ran a 305 Grady express that I repowered with 300 G2’s. The boat was about 13,000lbs loaded with fuel and modest fishing/camping gear with 3 guys. I initially Spec’d it with RX4 18P. the boat ran well. Then we switched to merc Enertia ECO’s 18P. The boat still made WOT, I picked up 2mph at the top end but where I was the most happy was I picked up another 2-3mph at cruise and made another 10-12% fuel economy vs the rx4 at the same cruise speed. As well, the larger diameter ecos at 16” vs 15.25” of the rx4 gave me way more reverse authority and better response at slow speed. It took a bit of playing around with engine height and props but it was worth it in the end for the cruise economy and slow speed maneuvering.
the snap of those G2’s off the holeshot was incredible. The adding oil was tolerable, expensive, but tolerable. I agree that the G2’s are better fuel economy than the 4 strokes, but after you add in the cost of oil, it’s pretty much a wash from my experience of about 300hrs on G2’s and 350 verados.
I now run 350 verados with 18P ecos on my 33 profish and aside from the holeshot, they’re great engines so far.
A boat of your caliber needs 10 hrs of fuel at cruise, sounds like you’ve nailed it with the amended tank spec. Well done.
if you can get a shock wave seat for the captain and co pilot, you’d really appreciate it. That’s one of my favourite parts of my boat. I only have the captain side done.
burnewin mounts are great. Put a couple extra on, you won’t regret it if that’s the way you choose to go.
not sure if you’ve considered net stowage yet while fishing yet? I put a hook on each rail about midship on the bow rail. The net stores fully extended and hangs off the hook. It’s reachable quickly from the deck and it’s out of the way while fishing. The net also stays there when you forget it and yer headed home at 40! Ask me how I know.
Paul
CC 33 Profish
Big Papa