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Location: north central wisconsin | Yo, I just returned from a week trip with a friend(230 lbs) and alot of gear in the rig at all times. It definately seemed to get up on plane more quickly than I did prior to its' installation, though i wouldn't say it 'jumps' on plane. I am satisfied with the hole shot now, which was my goal. That said, I did lose about 1.25 on the top end. I cruise comfortably at about 34.5-35.5 when before it would have been 35.5-37. I also lost a bit of RPM on top end am at about 5700-5800 vs 6000 with two guys. That also said, the boat porpoises much less through the range which is great, but is a bit touchier at the top end trimmed all the way up. It all seems to depend on wind and wave conditions, and how fast I trim it up, but overall I am happier with the setup. I still plan to pursue the use of a different prop and/or possible vent the one I have. Does anyone have experience with venting a prop they are using? I know Lambeau has a vented prop on his tiller, and said it helped quite a bit as well. |
