sad sack guy

[JaxBoater]

Originally Posted by mobydoc1

with half full gas about 28 tops in calm river. 35 not with my prop. sorry...

Moby,

I just bought my 2002 190 a few weeks ago. 90 Suzuki 4 stroke, put a Bob's Machine Shop stabilizer plate on it. Took it out this past week in the St. Johns, moderate chop and brisk (10-15) wind and ran 35 mph @ 5000 rpm's with a full fuel tank and 2 adults on board. IMO the fuel economy is worth the extra speed.

thanks for the info ..I went in the suwannee today and tried again ..two fat guys and half fuel..No sinkers..At wot 58 rmps ran 38 mph..trimed to 63 rpm put no real increase in speed....I ffelt that all things considered it really does a great job...I ran about 40 miles and used approx 6gal fuel.. I added the fuel and noted the movement of the gage needle and the position and the end. no real science.....I have had six different boats and still looking for the right one....I have had the same wife 48 years..now there might be the connection...

[k9reno]

well heck moby it is easier to get rid of the wrong boat. Cheaper too

[Putershark]

Originally Posted by mobydoc1

thanks for the info ..I went in the suwannee today and tried again ..two fat guys and half fuel..No sinkers..At wot 58 rmps ran 38 mph..trimed to 63 rpm put no real increase in speed......

Sounds as if you trimed it till you lost some bite and that is why you did not feel no real speed increase. Trim to your best speed at WOT and then tell us what your GPS speed and RPM was? Then we will know if you (though it sounds pretty close already) are proped correct Also, what kind of prop is this and how many blades?

Putershark it will be a while befor I can try that.. I think you are right about losing bite. i did look at the gps gs....seemed about two miles slower...top speed about thirty... The prop is three bladed came with the rig from the dealer...it is not stainless. thanks for help..

[dave4104]

i have a 190 with a yamaha 90 , four people and 18 tuna and still got 35 out of it.

[fishingfool]

I own a 2001 186 (190) I have a mercury 90 four stroke with a 13 1/8 x 16
pitch vengance stainless prop. 3 batteries, 1/2 tank of gas, cooler full, 2
adults and fishing gear. 38.2 mph gps speed. 5800 rpms. It will cruise 30 mph
at 4700 rpms. I checked it yesterday on lake hartwell with light chop and 10
to 15 mph winds.

thanks for the info on your stainless prop...sounds right.....My prop is steel and I think aa good motherday gift would be the right stainless prop...happy captains help the crew stay on board.....