What Did You Do To Your Boat This Week?

[kaelc]

Got it launched from the drystack and started it! The walk back up the ramp damn near killed me in that heat, but she's ready for a morning sea-trial. Wish me luck.

F…ing A. If you need deckhands to yell at just let us know. I would love to be able to tell my wife sorry have to go help a friend for a few days, he's battling C. I won't mention getting you into some Tyees at Sandheads or cruising close to a couple beaches so you can Bino the wildlife. Be well and if you don't catch or have the energy to fish we can ship you a get well smoked salmon and salmon/hali box.

 

[Aquaholic]

If you’re consistently using the US gallon, then you can just track your progress. No need to convert back-and-forth. However, I am often curious as to what it is in imperial gallons so I will do the conversion as I’m running along.

 

[Rain City]

Well boys, we got it done! Fished about 9-11 in West Van. Boat ran great, I ran...ok. Definitely ran out of breath a few times. Almost fell down when Andrew handed me the rod with a pig of a fish on it. But managed to reel on my own and stayed on my feet. Damn near killed me. We got a really nice coho pushing 10lbs and barely slot pig of a white both on bait at 65 feet. I'm lucky to have had a capable mate because I wasn't doing any of that solo, not a chance. I'm absolutely tickled right now. And in desperate need of a nap!

 

[Rayvon]

I’m running the eco enertia 16X17P on my Seasport 19, weighs 4500lbs plus or minus. It’s on my new Merc Seapro 225, 4.6L v8.
I’m getting 3.5-4.0mpg. Very happy with performance and economy.
Here’s a pic from the other day, running at 30mph, 8gph, 3570rpm….3.7mpg

That's unheard of gas mileage, running your V8 Merc seems way better than what I get with my 4 cyl. 200 Suzuki on the same hull. I still need to raise my motor up to the highest setting,but don't expect any mileage improvement running a 3x16x18 3/4 suzuki prop. I splurged on a new HDS Pro 12" with the 3 in 1 Hd transducer yesterday. Fits nicely between windshields.

 

[kaelc]

Well boys, we got it done! Fished about 9-11 in West Van. Boat ran great, I ran...ok. Definitely ran out of breath a few times. Almost fell down when Andrew handed me the rod with a pig of a fish on it. But managed to reel on my own and stayed on my feet. Damn near killed me. We got a really nice coho pushing 10lbs and barely slot pig of a white both on bait at 65 feet. I'm lucky to have had a capable mate because I wasn't doing any of that solo, not a chance. I'm absolutely tickled right now. And in desperate need of a nap!
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Nice hog!! Got to be pushing 20lb, throw some lead in there and you have a derby winner.

 

[Aquaholic]

Well boys, we got it done! Fished about 9-11 in West Van. Boat ran great, I ran...ok. Definitely ran out of breath a few times. Almost fell down when Andrew handed me the rod with a pig of a fish on it. But managed to reel on my own and stayed on my feet. Damn near killed me. We got a really nice coho pushing 10lbs and barely slot pig of a white both on bait at 65 feet. I'm lucky to have had a capable mate because I wasn't doing any of that solo, not a chance. I'm absolutely tickled right now. And in desperate need of a nap!
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The fish gods were shining upon you. That is a beauty.

 

[A-a-Ron]

Well boys, we got it done! Fished about 9-11 in West Van. Boat ran great, I ran...ok. Definitely ran out of breath a few times. Almost fell down when Andrew handed me the rod with a pig of a fish on it. But managed to reel on my own and stayed on my feet. Damn near killed me. We got a really nice coho pushing 10lbs and barely slot pig of a white both on bait at 65 feet. I'm lucky to have had a capable mate because I wasn't doing any of that solo, not a chance. I'm absolutely tickled right now. And in desperate need of a nap!
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Is that the elusive 20lb under 80cm slot fish?! Maybe I am a believer now…

 

[Rain City]

Is that the elusive 20lb under 80cm slot fish?! Maybe I am a believer now…

That's as close as it gets and I still think it wasn't close to 20. I want to see the calibration on that derby scale

 

[brutus]

Is that the elusive 20lb under 80cm slot fish?! Maybe I am a believer now…

Hey, I eat my words. My buddy showed me one today he got in the July 15 slot, 80cm 20lbs, they do exist, short and fat. First one I’ve seen. From now on there going to be a lot more

 

[MRWood]

That's unheard of gas mileage, running your V8 Merc seems way better than what I get with my 4 cyl. 200 Suzuki on the same hull. I still need to raise my motor up to the highest setting,but don't expect any mileage improvement running a 3x16x18 3/4 suzuki prop. I splurged on a new HDS Pro 12" with the 3 in 1 Hd transducer yesterday. Fits nicely between windshields.

At 30mph I’m only running at 3570rpm. If I drop the speed a bit to 28mph I can hit 4mpg.
I’d imagine that zuke 4 banger is going to be reving quite a bit more than that at 30mph

 

[A-a-Ron]

At 30mph I’m only running at 3570rpm. If I drop the speed a bit to 28mph I can hit 4mpg.
I’d imagine that zuke 4 banger is going to be reving quite a bit more than that at 30mph

That’s still unreal mileage. I’m really hoping it’s the Eco Enertia prop. Can’t wait to find out.

 

[Rayvon]

At 30mph I’m only running at 3570rpm. If I drop the speed a bit to 28mph I can hit 4mpg.
I’d imagine that zuke 4 banger is going to be reving quite a bit more than that at 30mph

Your right ,I'm probably turning 4300 -4500 @ 28-30 MPH.,so it's working a lot harder.You made a great choice with that motor.