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| I curently have a 115 mercury 4 srtroke on my 2003 18.5 seahunter. Im having some problems getting out of the hole and feel that my hole shot is very slow!! Do you guys think that my boat is underpowerd and does anyone have any sugestions for my problem. Let me know I am eager to hear what you guys think. I am also considering getting a 2 stroke 150, because i heard that the 2 strokes have better tourque. Is that true??
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| | I have an E-Tec and hole shots are lazer fast for me. I have also heard that 2 strokes get up quicker and so far I believe it. Before replacing an entire motor however, try changing the prop first. The pitch and size of the prop make a HUGE difference. When we first got our E-TEC the prop was too small and we could not hardly get it on a plane at all, but we changed that prop and now it will pin your ears back! Talk to a boat and or motor dealer about props. That is a much easier purchase than a new motor!
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| DOA (10/17/2006)
I have an E-Tec and hole shots are lazer fast for me. I have also heard that 2 strokes get up quicker and so far I believe it.Before replacing an entire motor however, try changing the prop first. The pitch and size of the prop make a HUGE difference. When we first got our E-TEC the prop was too small and we could not hardly get it on a plane at all, but we changed that prop and now it will pin your ears back! Talk to a boat and or motor dealer about props. That is a much easier purchase than a new motor! X's 2 I've gone thru 3 props-swaps on mine before finding the right size and pitch. check wth these guys as they helped me a ton www.dixiemarinesales.com
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| ya i have 115 2 storke yamaha on my 18 ft flats boat and i got good hole shot and then i put on a high performance prop and it made a noticable difference......E- tecs are way sweet i love them i'm not the biggest fan of 4 storkes on flats boat beacuse it's just more weight in the boat.........at least in my opinion i think i boat can never go too fast!!!
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| | try a different prop first......also make sure you put your tabs down and really pin the throttel down......good luck maybe a 4 blade prop |
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| | well i would tell you the first problem its a mercury thats number one but if you change the prop that would make a world of difference. |
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| | i think its good u ought to get to the spot pretty quick lol |
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| | Definitely lower the pitch on your prop. I tried a prop that was 2 inches more pitch, and it would take 20-30 or more seconds to get on plane, went back to my old pitch and would "jump" on plane in 3 to 5 seconds. If your prop is 14x19, (just as an example), try dropping it down 2 inches to a 14x17. (your diameter and pitch should be stamped on the side of your current prop). This will allow the motor to run more in its "power" RPM range. Talk to the shop you buy the prop at, they will usually allow you to run them for a short period of time and exchange for another if its not the proper pitch. You might also consider calling the boat manufacturer and see what they ship as "standard" for your boat. It sounds like your current prop is too much, which will also add extra stress on your motor, lower unit, and prop hub. Keep the old prop on board as a "get me home" spare, just in case you spin a hub or hit an obstruction and damage your new one. I am 99% positive its a prop issue, but let us know what you find out..... chumhead
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| | * 5 bladed Mercury Highfive prop- $550.00 * Stingray Hydrofoil- $79.00 *GETTING UP ON PLAIN IN A 12" MUD HOLE- "PRICELESS" Thank all of you for all your imput and advice it was extreamly helpful. I took all your advice and changed the prop. It made a world of a change I can now get up on plain in less than half a boat length!!!!!!
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