Thought I would post a couple of pics of my new fishing machine. Did my first run in Campbell River today and it handled great. All it needs is a name.
It has a 115 Merc optimax for main power. I am in the market for a kicker at the moment. The pictures are of my first day out with the boat. The wife and I were Out in three foot chop on its first outing and I felt safe and sound.
Nice looking ride K_C. I've got the Malibu 182 (the cuddy version) and we've been out in some nasty weather and I have never felt unsafe in this boat. Gotta love the high sides! I've got the boat rigged with a Honda8 Powerthrust and it is a great trolling motor for the boat. Yamaha 8 would be perfect too.
Kin-Cod,
I also have a 115 Merc on my Tyee and a Yamaha 8hp HT for kicker.
I use a rod which connects the 2 motors so I can steer from the front - works really well.
Kin-Cod,
I also have a 115 Merc on my Tyee and a Yamaha 8hp HT for kicker.
I use a rod which connects the 2 motors so I can steer from the front - works really well.
My Merc is a 2 stroke
Three people (500 lbs, 8hp Yam (100 lbs), 2 batteries, fishing gear (2 DR's, cannon balls (60 lbs), rods, etc), 150 liters gas, fairly flat water between 42-45 mph.
I do that very seldom - you can just about see the fuel needle drop at that speed. I normally run at between 24-27 mph which is the most economical speed for my boat. I am going by memory but I think that is in 3900 - 4000 rpm range.
Two people, full gear/fuel I cruise at 28mph and 4000rpm with my Honda 115. WOT I manage 40.2mph on a nice day. The right prop makes all the difference tho, I switch out between two depending upon the load and where I am fishing.
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