My new 2007 30 SKater
10-22-2007 | 05:13 PM
#141
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From: Port Charlotte, FL
Brett and Bblades is the Prop God!
The 300xs stops making is HP at 6150 and then it starts retarding.
The 300xs has several components that can cause irregularities in performance.
1. The exhaust seems to be directed towards the wing plate causing a reverb problem which directs water into the back of the cowling. It may seem barbaric but place a rubber tube in it and direct over the wing plate this will help.
2. AT wot I have found that you need 18lbs of water pressure for the computer to keep the power on.
3. The Rpm's on the cat are commonly affected by crabbing. Sometimes to keep the boat straight it requires a slight turn of the wheel this will reduce speed and rpm's on one side.
4. Depending on hours the Aircompressors output may affect top end performance.
Bottom line is that the 300xs requires larger props than 34's to get all the performance out of them. They are however very user friendly and reliable. You put a set of 300x's on the 30 skater and hold on brother.
Like I said my boat has slowed down considerably with the xs.
Brett will be making me a custom set of wheels (36") very soon and you may try them if you wish.
Dan
The 300xs stops making is HP at 6150 and then it starts retarding.
The 300xs has several components that can cause irregularities in performance.
1. The exhaust seems to be directed towards the wing plate causing a reverb problem which directs water into the back of the cowling. It may seem barbaric but place a rubber tube in it and direct over the wing plate this will help.
2. AT wot I have found that you need 18lbs of water pressure for the computer to keep the power on.
3. The Rpm's on the cat are commonly affected by crabbing. Sometimes to keep the boat straight it requires a slight turn of the wheel this will reduce speed and rpm's on one side.
4. Depending on hours the Aircompressors output may affect top end performance.
Bottom line is that the 300xs requires larger props than 34's to get all the performance out of them. They are however very user friendly and reliable. You put a set of 300x's on the 30 skater and hold on brother.
Like I said my boat has slowed down considerably with the xs.
Brett will be making me a custom set of wheels (36") very soon and you may try them if you wish.
Dan
Number 2, however; is not constant with the data I am seeing and I posted in link #153,
this post. Is the 18lbs based on your personal experience, or have you found someone at
Mercury Racing who has credible information?
Number 3, somewhat depending on setup and driving skill. If you are fighting the boat,
definitely an issue.
10-23-2007 | 07:53 AM
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I ran a special set of 5 blade props which lifted my transon and lowered the psi below 15lbs and we could not get the motors to turn up. they were down 300-500. I spoke to Scott at merc racing and he told me that they require 18lbs at WOT.
The computer is constantly analyzing current motor conditions and adjusting the motor accordingly.
Additionally, each sensor can be different. Some sensors are more accurate than others.
Please let me know if you plan to run up my way I would like to meet.
Dan
The computer is constantly analyzing current motor conditions and adjusting the motor accordingly.
Additionally, each sensor can be different. Some sensors are more accurate than others.
Please let me know if you plan to run up my way I would like to meet.
Dan
10-23-2007 | 01:17 PM
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From: Lanexa VA/St. Pete FL
2. Is there any way to correct this w/ setup or is it just the nature of the beast ?
11-03-2007 | 10:34 PM
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From: Port Charlotte, FL
Having lived in NJ for all of my life until 5 years ago, I really appreciate days like today Nov 3, here in SW Florida. Back in NJ, most boats are winterized by now, here in SW Florida, boating in Nov, is a normal part of the boating season.
At about 12:30, my son-in-law and I lowered the skater of the lift and proceded down Charlotte Harbor, out to the Gulf through Boca Grande pass, and over to Cayo Costa island.
Here are several pictures we took.
At about 12:30, my son-in-law and I lowered the skater of the lift and proceded down Charlotte Harbor, out to the Gulf through Boca Grande pass, and over to Cayo Costa island.
Here are several pictures we took.
11-04-2007 | 11:32 AM
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From: massapequa, NY
appsys-----those pics looks amazing------I am looking @ a few 30 skaters vs. a 38 top gun----and was wondering how that thing handles when the water gets a little snotty??? also what was the roughest water you have had the boat in and how did it handle?????? and how good are the windscreens???? are they useless or great ?????? thanks......
living in NY I get seriously jelous of the south FL dwellers this time of year......what i would do to throw on a bathing suit and rip up the gulf right now.........
living in NY I get seriously jelous of the south FL dwellers this time of year......what i would do to throw on a bathing suit and rip up the gulf right now.........
11-04-2007 | 11:46 AM
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From: Providence,RI
Having lived in NJ for all of my life until 5 years ago, I really appreciate days like today Nov 3, here in SW Florida. Back in NJ, most boats are winterized by now, here in SW Florida, boating in Nov, is a normal part of the boating season.
At about 12:30, my son-in-law and I lowered the skater of the lift and proceded down Charlotte Harbor, out to the Gulf through Boca Grande pass, and over to Cayo Costa island.
Here are several pictures we took.
At about 12:30, my son-in-law and I lowered the skater of the lift and proceded down Charlotte Harbor, out to the Gulf through Boca Grande pass, and over to Cayo Costa island.
Here are several pictures we took.
The wife and I flew down and looked at property in the
CapeCoral area and I must admit I regret not pulling the trigger.
By the looks of your Avitar I think ya got the sweet
setup!
Post a picture in January Maybe it will warm us up
