Aquaholic
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If they only made a propeller with a 1 inch pitch difference, you’d be right in the middle. Better hole shot, and be in the power range a bit more but still better mileage.
What Did You Do To Your Boat This Week?
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A-a-Ron
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I agree, and they actually do make an Eco 16x18P and that was my instinct but dealer recommended all along was the Eco 19P
The prop game is an expensive one to play tho.
jackfish
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What is the boat and motor?
Just curious...that seems like good mileage and fast.
A-a-Ron
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She does fly, that’s for sure
Pineapple Express
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Good numbers. I'd suspect the 18P ECO would be even better...and get those revs back up at WOT.
I run an ECO on our Yamaha 250. Lost a touch of top speed (2knts slower - 41 to 39) but efficiency improved, as did low-speed maneuvering. The whole boat rides higher at speed and flatter.
Max123
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Your kicker bracket was measured/designed for a motor without power tilt. The power tilt units have a much longer bracket.
Best advice would be to have a welder extend the bracket upward so that you can get all four mounting bolts attached (ditch the hand tightened clamp bolts and just use mounting nuts/bolts). This will lift your kicker a bit higher, so I would only do this if the leg is long enough. Otherwise, you should extend the mounting plate downward (which may drag in the water at low speed, but should be fine when planing)
seachicken
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It definitely doesn't need to be perched resting on the bracket, most mains aren't. As mentioned extending the bracket and 4 bolts are best but you could try drilling higher on the bracket to see how it works.
zurk
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$45K worth of atlantic crossing stuff to france....all 63.7Kgs worth.
P.S. Dear Airline crew - All the wires are perfectly harmless. honest. totally NOT a prohibited device.
P.P.S. Please ignore all the chemicals in the unmarked plastic containers. Also totally NOT prohibited.... honest.
P.S. Dear Airline crew - All the wires are perfectly harmless. honest. totally NOT a prohibited device.
P.P.S. Please ignore all the chemicals in the unmarked plastic containers. Also totally NOT prohibited.... honest.
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Max123
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"Would a Mr. Zurk please report to the baggage area"
RageWelding
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Recently I watched a dyno vid with flipped air cleaner vs. Not and it made 8hp more flipped lol
Aquaholic
Crew Member
I could’ve had a lot of eight dollar payoffs back in the day when the know it all’s said it just sounded like it was making more power.
Capt. Jack
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Well, finally got my car back from the repair shop after three weeks.
Went to Ross lake on Sunday for the day with a friend. 51 fish in total between the two of us.
Monday, I decided to see if I could make it to Vanier boat launch all the way from maple ridge. Got there without too much trouble. Backed down, stopped the car about 1 foot away from the water's edge. Problem is my boat was about 7 or 8 inches above the water. I could have backed deeper but how would I get into the boat and fire up the Hattie and reverse off the trailer.
Heard somewhere high tide is better at Vanier? Anyhow, pulled out,loaded everything back in the car, only to find I have a broken left leaf spring on the road runner.
Man, what a crappy summer. Hopefully autumn is better.
Oh, yes, couldn't catch crappie in whonnock lake either.
Went to Ross lake on Sunday for the day with a friend. 51 fish in total between the two of us.
Monday, I decided to see if I could make it to Vanier boat launch all the way from maple ridge. Got there without too much trouble. Backed down, stopped the car about 1 foot away from the water's edge. Problem is my boat was about 7 or 8 inches above the water. I could have backed deeper but how would I get into the boat and fire up the Hattie and reverse off the trailer.
Heard somewhere high tide is better at Vanier? Anyhow, pulled out,loaded everything back in the car, only to find I have a broken left leaf spring on the road runner.
Man, what a crappy summer. Hopefully autumn is better.
Oh, yes, couldn't catch crappie in whonnock lake either.
Corey_lax
Crew Member
Projects that should have happened months ago and not during fishing season. I had two fake sleeper seats side by side. The rear cushions rotted out last winter and were leaving a trail of rotten plywood. I was going to get another year out of them but they were F’d beyond repair. And I had a real sleeper seat sitting around. Had to build a box to get the seats off the ground. Wrapped in waterproof backpack fabric I’ve been hoarding for a decade. Shimmed them up 1/4” with edpm so water can drain out as needed and the wood box won’t be sitting in water. I’ll put a hinge on it so I can get at the storage under the seats.
This was built without any thought and just design on the fly but maybe I’ll make the box out of aluminum next time when I tackle the captains chair that’s taking up room in the garage
This was built without any thought and just design on the fly but maybe I’ll make the box out of aluminum next time when I tackle the captains chair that’s taking up room in the garage
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MRWood
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Look what just came in 
. Will use on my HDS pro 9. Looking forward to the detailed charts and images but especially the auto routing feature.
The second pic shows how it was shipped. It came in the big box at the top of pic. The tiny chip at the bottom of the pic is what eventually goes into the unit, lol.
. Will use on my HDS pro 9. Looking forward to the detailed charts and images but especially the auto routing feature.The second pic shows how it was shipped. It came in the big box at the top of pic. The tiny chip at the bottom of the pic is what eventually goes into the unit, lol.
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InterMechanico
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A quick soft winterization. My boat is moored year round in Port Moody at the (fantastic) Reed Point Marina.
I added doses of fuel stabilizer to the main fuel tank (20% full) as well as my (3) 20L cans, ran both the main and kicker on the stabilized fuel around the inlet long enough to ensure that both fuel systems have stabilized fuel throughout. Filled main tank and (3) (20L) cans at the Fuel Dock.
Checked oil level on both engines, flushed with fresh water, inspected steering ram and linkage, applied Fluid Film under the cowlings of both engines as well as external surfaces above the waterline (side note: FF holds up surprisingly well on the bracket and tilt components), also applied to all accessible wiring, switches, fuse panels and battery terminals.
Checked my running, anchor and docking lights, Bilge pump function (Manual and Automatic) GPS function and accuracy, Radar function, VHF transmit and receive, ran the Wallas Heater, checked hull compartments for moisture or standing water, checked wiper blade condition, disconnected and drained my raw water wash down system, inspected dock lines and fenders,
Verified Insurance Policy up to date, Inspected first aid kit, checked my fire extinguisher and other safety related items such as PFDs, tow rope, spare dock lines, fuel filters, tool box contents, Gravol and Tums, etc….
I added doses of fuel stabilizer to the main fuel tank (20% full) as well as my (3) 20L cans, ran both the main and kicker on the stabilized fuel around the inlet long enough to ensure that both fuel systems have stabilized fuel throughout. Filled main tank and (3) (20L) cans at the Fuel Dock.
Checked oil level on both engines, flushed with fresh water, inspected steering ram and linkage, applied Fluid Film under the cowlings of both engines as well as external surfaces above the waterline (side note: FF holds up surprisingly well on the bracket and tilt components), also applied to all accessible wiring, switches, fuse panels and battery terminals.
Checked my running, anchor and docking lights, Bilge pump function (Manual and Automatic) GPS function and accuracy, Radar function, VHF transmit and receive, ran the Wallas Heater, checked hull compartments for moisture or standing water, checked wiper blade condition, disconnected and drained my raw water wash down system, inspected dock lines and fenders,
Verified Insurance Policy up to date, Inspected first aid kit, checked my fire extinguisher and other safety related items such as PFDs, tow rope, spare dock lines, fuel filters, tool box contents, Gravol and Tums, etc….
Srthomas75
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Is this more for aesthetic reasons , Or are you wanting to keep fish off the base of the compartment ?
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