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[QUOTE]muskie-addict - 2/10/2011  9:27 AM

You're running a boat that's a foot bigger, so heavier, more drag, etc. So with a smaller engine and a overall bigger footprint.......

I'm no boat doctor, but I don't think you're too far off what your max would be there. You can putz around with pitch and positioning of your motor, but at what cost.....and for what real gain?

If you need to try something, I'd try props first. Style, blades and design of the prop makes a huge difference.

Above all, I'd go for your ride performance, before I'd go for your top end. A boat that handles well and rides nice is much more important than the 2 minutes faster you'll get somewhere on a 7 mile haul. Honestly, that's what we're talking about here.

Also, if you have a custom cover, keep in mind that raising your motor may mean a bad fit or another trip to the custom cover guy to get it fixed.

-Eric[/QUOTE]

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Posted 2/10/2011 9:27 AM (#480930 - in reply to #480871)
Subject: Re: Prop Question on Alumacraft 185 Tiller

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I've got an '02 TP console with a 115 Yamaha. I believe I've got a 19 or a 20" 4-blade SS and under the best of the best conditions.....I can sometimes brush 40. Normal max at 6-something-thousand RPM trimmed to the max is 38.5mph. With four dudes in the boat and all our gear, I still get 32-35mph depending on conditions, so IMO my boat is set up pretty well. Boat is rated for a 175.

You're running a boat that's a foot bigger, so heavier, more drag, etc. So with a smaller engine and a overall bigger footprint.......

I'm no boat doctor, but I don't think you're too far off what your max would be there. You can putz around with pitch and positioning of your motor, but at what cost.....and for what real gain?

If you need to try something, I'd try props first. Style, blades and design of the prop makes a huge difference.

Above all, I'd go for your ride performance, before I'd go for your top end. A boat that handles well and rides nice is much more important than the 2 minutes faster you'll get somewhere on a 7 mile haul. Honestly, that's what we're talking about here.

Also, if you have a custom cover, keep in mind that raising your motor may mean a bad fit or another trip to the custom cover guy to get it fixed.

-Eric