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Location: Green Bay, Titletown, WI | This might be beating a dead horse. I can't get the forum search to work, and couldn't find any info on the topic. I was just wondering how the performance is with the x-170 and 50 horse 4 stroke mercury. Seems like it would need to be propped just right to get a decent hole shot out of it? What's roughly the top speed? Sworral, this is the rig your running right? I found what I feel is a good deal on a brand new 2012. No electronics, or trolling motor on it. Is a 55lb TM adequate? Or should I just get the 70lb right off the bat? |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | The boat runs mid 30's, and is a rocket out of the hole. I think a 12 pitch stainless is what you will need. 55# trolling motor is ALL you will need, I'm running exactly that and have never used it, even in current, over half speed unless I want to move fast to another location. The boat doesn't blow around and controls like a dream. If you put a 70# on her, you will have the xtra umphh if you need it, but I haven't yet and have been running this hull since 2003. |
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Location: Green Bay, Titletown, WI | Thanks Steve! Hopefully, I can get it! |
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Location: Oconomowoc, WI | Black dawg- Not sure where you are located but you can drive my boat anytime. I'm in Southeastern Wisconsin and will be on the water as much as possible until ice up. Sent you a pm. |
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Location: Green Bay, Titletown, WI | Kevin, I'm in Afghanistan right now, via Green Bay. I'll be in town from the Nov 25th til Dec. 7th. I plan on getting out as much as I can before the 30th. I'd love to meet you in your neck of the woods if you have time! |
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