wellcraft eclipse 210 vs baja islander 212
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09-17-2011, 01:16 AM
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No way a boat with a 21 pitch prop(and 1.5 ratio drive) is going to run 70mph unless the engine is spun to at least 6000rpms.
Plug in the numbers and assume 10-12% propslip.
http://go-fast.com/Prop_Slip_Calculator.htm
Plug in the numbers and assume 10-12% propslip.
http://go-fast.com/Prop_Slip_Calculator.htm
09-17-2011, 07:49 AM
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No way a boat with a 21 pitch prop(and 1.5 ratio drive) is going to run 70mph unless the engine is spun to at least 6000rpms.
Plug in the numbers and assume 10-12% propslip.
http://go-fast.com/Prop_Slip_Calculator.htm
Plug in the numbers and assume 10-12% propslip.
http://go-fast.com/Prop_Slip_Calculator.htm
when someone is telling me a tall tale about speed the first thing I look at is prop pitch. I even have the prop calculator page saved on my Iphone so I can blow up their story on the go
My 242 checkmate with that power and a 23 pitch prop ran 59 all day with an all time high of 62 on fumes. Had a guy just this year with a 251 checkmate same power, drive and porp tell me he runs 72....and he is a cop lol.
09-18-2011, 05:03 PM
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The eclipse is a great boat but likes to take water on thru the top and bottom deck seam on the swim platform. My brother had this boat for many years always a problem when hanging out on the boat
09-18-2011, 06:54 PM
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Ok guys im looking for a boat and I really like the idea of a open bow performance boat for carrying capacity. These two boats look almost identical to me as far as design and lines. Im looking for a comparison in speed, quality, and handling. The eclipse im looking at has a 454 with a 21 pitch prop. He says its a 70 mph boat. Is this possible? Thx
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09-19-2011, 09:45 AM
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I had a 97 212 Islander with a 454. Low 60's is about the right speed. Not much v in the hull. Ride's hard it it's choppy out. Fun boat though. Ran it for 5 years with minimal problems.
