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Old 06-29-2008, 10:43 AM
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just got my new to me 30 with 225's.only pulled 78 on gps.thought it would be alittle faster.am i missing something.this is my 1st boat with twin outboards.it was very calm on the lake.should it run faster with some chop?thought it would run 83-85
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just got my new to me 30 with 225's.only pulled 78 on gps.thought it would be alittle faster.am i missing something.this is my 1st boat with twin outboards.it was very calm on the lake.should it run faster with some chop?thought it would run 83-85
Usually my Motion does not like smooth water. It tends to run a little slower than normal and proposes a little more. Mine ran the best in a 1 to 2 foot chop.

You might want to measure your X dimension and see where you are at. It the motors are too low in the water that will also slow you down.

Hope this helps
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don should i be turning my props in or out.it seems alot of cats are turning out.where should my x dimension be?
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don should i be turning my props in or out.it seems alot of cats are turning out.where should my x dimension be?
Most Cat's used as pleasure boats turn the props out becasue it gives the boat better handling. Turning them in willl give you an extra 1 or 2 Mph but is a little more of a handful. My 2002 Motion with 300x's had the props turning in. My 2003 Motion with 2.5's has them turning out.

The X dimension should be 1.5 to 1.75 above the running surface.

What props do you have on the boat? How much fuel were you carring? How many people were with you?
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15x30 labbed cleavers,1/2 tank each side,1 passenger,hot and humid.
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15x30 labbed cleavers,1/2 tank each side,1 passenger,hot and humid.
What rpm are you spinning?
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Old 07-07-2008, 01:32 PM
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Thats 11% slip.. I'm not sure whats a normal slip ratio on a cat. I know I have mine down to 9% now and I'm not sure if I can do better.
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what are you spinning for props?
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15X25 Hydromotives at 8200/8300 rpm. 83/84mph
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