I fricken love that boat and set up. If u are maxxed out on rpm with that prop, u could go up 1 pitch and gain 2-3mph especially with the power trim. Could keep that prop for when u are fishing with a passenger.
When reversing trim the motor up some. This will allow the prop wash to go under the boat and improve maneuverability, plus keep water from coming over the back.
Your steering is backwards ,install your control cable below the fulcrum ,lower the motor on the transom and install a tachometer,it sounds like your motor is over raving you need a prop with more pitch.
Those narrow little hulls just set low in the water with very little weight. I like a little wider hull...easy to get lift from more surface area and they ride higher to begin with.
The more you can get out of the water, the faster and more efficient it becomes, to a point. Raise it as high on the transom as you can and still get it to plane off, then speed really increases. Generally weight in the rear is preferred for cruising and handling. The tilt does not do that
You may not have gained any speed, but with a better plane you'll have far less fuel usage going the same speed. You'll not wish to hear this but instead of buying a jackplate and all the other items for your tilt and trim, you can purchase 12V Electric Actuator for around $40 or so for the 6" off of EBay with a large assortment available. They're rated at 1,000 lbs for the 6", are available up to 18+". To get your heavy battery up front and not have those problems you'll need slightly more horsepower, they would then disappear. My work boat is a 15' V pointed but flat bottomed just like a johnboat, but dbl hull fiberglass. Griff Craft. I prefer tiller steer on it so I sit in the back, along with two batteries such as your trolling battery, a 12 gallon fuel tank, and a 50fp trolling motor on the transom. I've two storage compartments mid way-about where you sit in yours-full of tools on 1 side, 5 gallons of dead shrimp on the other. In the front I have a Handcock 24" with 12' of log chain and rope, and a 40 gallon water tank I've plumbed to hold 38 gallon at a constant flow of saltwater. I've a Johnson 25hp that I tweaked with old hot-rodding tricks that should be 32hp now with a SS 21 pitch, and a StingRay brand foil-when another boat broke it I discovered I didn't really need it but I re-installed the new one he got me. I climb out of the hole and on plane in 4 boat lengths with spray only at the back 10-12'" , running 31 mph. You have a sweet boat just the way it is though, ideal for fun, fishing.
Hi Benny, Your outboard is mounted too high. The cavitation plate needs to be even with the bottom of the boat. Too take full advantage of your trim be sure to use a cupped prop. You wiil pick up speed with reduced drag. Prop spinout [ cavitation ] is caused by air at the prop. A cupped prop helps a great deal with cavitation. The runners on the bottom of your boat may cause some of the air at the prop in turns. Get the engine height set and put a cupped prop on to get better performance. You can keep the engine mounted high if you go to a 4 bladed cupped prop like many bass fishermen use. Tach your engine out to make sure you have the correct pitch. Try phisically moving your weight aft at wide open throttle. This reduces wetted surface and will increase speed. You may end up moving your driving position aft to improve performance. I have been messing around with outboards since the 1960's. You have a fine engine. More speed is possible with weight balance and the correct prop. Have fun! See you in the next one. Dave
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I fricken love that boat and set up. If u are maxxed out on rpm with that prop, u could go up 1 pitch and gain 2-3mph especially with the power trim. Could keep that prop for when u are fishing with a passenger.
Love this! Entertaining and informative! I’m a new boater and this is inspiring. I’ll be trying my first motor boat in a couple of weeks!
When reversing trim the motor up some. This will allow the prop wash to go under the boat and improve maneuverability, plus keep water from coming over the back.
Your steering is backwards ,install your control cable below the fulcrum ,lower the motor on the transom and install a tachometer,it sounds like your motor is over raving you need a prop with more pitch.
Your video is very informative great job!
Thank you!
Those narrow little hulls just set low in the water with very little weight. I like a little wider hull...easy to get lift from more surface area and they ride higher to begin with.
The more you can get out of the water, the faster and more efficient it becomes, to a point. Raise it as high on the transom as you can and still get it to plane off, then speed really increases. Generally weight in the rear is preferred for cruising and handling. The tilt does not do that
You may not have gained any speed, but with a better plane you'll have far less fuel usage going the same speed.
You'll not wish to hear this but instead of buying a jackplate and all the other items for your tilt and trim, you can purchase 12V Electric Actuator for around $40 or so for the 6" off of EBay with a large assortment available. They're rated at 1,000 lbs for the 6", are available up to 18+".
To get your heavy battery up front and not have those problems you'll need slightly more horsepower, they would then disappear. My work boat is a 15' V pointed but flat bottomed just like a johnboat, but dbl hull fiberglass. Griff Craft. I prefer tiller steer on it so I sit in the back, along with two batteries such as your trolling battery, a 12 gallon fuel tank, and a 50fp trolling motor on the transom. I've two storage compartments mid way-about where you sit in yours-full of tools on 1 side, 5 gallons of dead shrimp on the other. In the front I have a Handcock 24" with 12' of log chain and rope, and a 40 gallon water tank I've plumbed to hold 38 gallon at a constant flow of saltwater.
I've a Johnson 25hp that I tweaked with old hot-rodding tricks that should be 32hp now with a SS 21 pitch, and a StingRay brand foil-when another boat broke it I discovered I didn't really need it but I re-installed the new one he got me.
I climb out of the hole and on plane in 4 boat lengths with spray only at the back 10-12'" , running 31 mph.
You have a sweet boat just the way it is though, ideal for fun, fishing.
You gained less stress on the engin also which = better fuel economy
Never thought about that! I need all the fuel economy I can get!!
I wonder if the size of the boat would make a difference if it was bigger?
I think it would slow it down, more surface area on the water
@@kentuckyyankee what would it take to get one build by you?
@@king_ignant Idk, I might consider selling this one. 🤔
@@kentuckyyankee I would love to purchase it
How's she goin'? I like your set up now Benny. The tilt and trim is some nice eh. I like the stick steering too. Take care!!!
Thanks Mike! Still needs a little tweaking but we'll get there.
how big of a motor can you use with this?
This particular one 30hp I believe
Hi Benny, Your outboard is mounted too high. The cavitation plate needs to be even with the bottom of the boat. Too take full advantage of your trim be sure to use a cupped prop. You wiil pick up speed with reduced drag. Prop spinout [ cavitation ] is caused by air at the prop. A cupped prop helps a great deal with cavitation. The runners on the bottom of your boat may cause some of the air at the prop in turns. Get the engine height set and put a cupped prop on to get better performance. You can keep the engine mounted high if you go to a 4 bladed cupped prop like many bass fishermen use. Tach your engine out to make sure you have the correct pitch. Try phisically moving your weight aft at wide open throttle. This reduces wetted surface and will increase speed. You may end up moving your driving position aft to improve performance. I have been messing around with outboards since the 1960's. You have a fine engine. More speed is possible with weight balance and the correct prop. Have fun! See you in the next one. Dave
Thanks yeah the engine is too high!! Frustrating kinda like tuning an engine! Thanks for the advice
I lowered the engine 1 inch today looking forward to trying it out soon!!
Wonder if there's some hook to his hull?