What Did You Do To Your Boat This Week?
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Loghauler
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Should have included a pic with a prop out the back just for fun lol
Loghauler
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Faster too !
And new hardware is always better
ab1752
Crew Member
I like seeing sparks fly too.
I did put new hardware on, also. The old stuff will just serve as emergency spares.
InterMechanico
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I would add that my normal one way fuel burn from Reed Point to South Thormanby OR return is 70-78 litres, and very consistent.
With the Enertia 15x15p I used 60L (at the fuel pump) on my return trip yesterday. Sea state was relatively poor as well.
My previous prop was a Turning Point 14.75 X 17p express 4 blade stainless.
Naturally, this is not conclusive, so if it continues to be the case that I see reduced fuel consumption, I’ll update this post
kaelc
Crew Member
Nice. What engine are you running her on?
kaelc
Crew Member
Nice. Using them for salmon on the 15th? Just wondering what you usually target and what brand of jigs? Thanks
spring fever
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I am kind of a hybrid guy-if I have good tides and I have bait balls I prefer to jig-however if the bait is not consistent or there is tons of tide flow as in Campbell River I troll. I am ready to do either. Same for the fish-I love eating Pacific gray cod and/or ling so if thats what I bring up then I am a happy camper!! Been a great coho season so far-I think it will hang in
spring fever
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Sorry I use shimano butterflies, rip tide strykers when I can find them and sometimes I modify buzz bombs various lures. I pickup lots of long generic needlefish lures-paint them put on assist hooks and give them a try.
InterMechanico
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Merc 150hp FourStroke. About 300 hrs
kaelc
Crew Member
Nice engine. Tons of toque what rpm are you running it at w the new prop? I run a 150 Honda
InterMechanico
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Thanks!
Best cruise is 3650 rpm which gives me 20 kts +\-. With a light to medium load (2 people and 200lbs gear, 135 litres fuel) my smart craft gauge fluctuates between 4-4.3 mpg.
Honestly very happy with the engine after nearly 5 years. I moor mine year round, haul out usually twice a year for wash, zincs, service and minor repairs.
I could see this engine being one I replace because it looks way too old rather than wear or catastrophic failure
How has the Honda been? I’ve always imagined them to be dead reliable and I’ve always like the angular shape of them. Mine reminds me of a misshapen balloon hahaha
Best cruise is 3650 rpm which gives me 20 kts +\-. With a light to medium load (2 people and 200lbs gear, 135 litres fuel) my smart craft gauge fluctuates between 4-4.3 mpg.
Honestly very happy with the engine after nearly 5 years. I moor mine year round, haul out usually twice a year for wash, zincs, service and minor repairs.
I could see this engine being one I replace because it looks way too old rather than wear or catastrophic failure
How has the Honda been? I’ve always imagined them to be dead reliable and I’ve always like the angular shape of them. Mine reminds me of a misshapen balloon hahaha
lemmy
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I mounted these Princess Auto suspension tractor seat on my boat after seeing some on a Hewescraft at my local marina …. Just got back from a couple weeks in WH , and they were an awesome addition! They work pretty good for me at 230 lb. Bottomed out a couple times in big stuff , but some high density foam blocks took care of that… The fellow I borrowed this from got 10 years out of his , and he’s only a little lighter than me! 159.00 bucks at PA…
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kaelc
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Honda has been great but not hitting those performance numbers. Really have to hit high rpm to get the vtec to kick in.That’s some amazing mileage. Lots of guys rave about the merc 150 including some west coast guides I chatted with.Thanks!
Best cruise is 3650 rpm which gives me 20 kts +\-. With a light to medium load (2 people and 200lbs gear, 135 litres fuel) my smart craft gauge fluctuates between 4-4.3 mpg.
Honestly very happy with the engine after nearly 5 years. I moor mine year round, haul out usually twice a year for wash, zincs, service and minor repairs.
I could see this engine being one I replace because it looks way too old rather than wear or catastrophic failure
How has the Honda been? I’ve always imagined them to be dead reliable and I’ve always like the angular shape of them. Mine reminds me of a misshapen balloon hahaha
noluck
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i have a set of bravo 3's that could spin on the back, lol
Stizzla
Crew Member
Look clean!
baddogg
Crew Member
Thanks. Velcro is your friend. The wires are totally hidden with a few extra feet laying in the storage area beside the helm. You can pop the control off the side and use it even if you aren’t the pilot.
