2014 Skater 308 with Mercury 300 XS's
04-01-2014, 06:27 AM
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trip 300x's 308 flat deck?
would like to see merc, come out with a 400+hp outboard that didn't weigh a ton to replace the 300xs's offshores...REALLY!
would like to see merc, come out with a 400+hp outboard that didn't weigh a ton to replace the 300xs's offshores...REALLY!
Last edited by LAriverratt; 04-01-2014 at 06:30 AM.
04-02-2014, 11:05 PM
#23
I finally finished the upholstery and had time to get it installed. We made the rear bolsters removable so the rear seat could seat four and. The girls could hang out when we were in calm conditions.
With bolsters.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]521398[/ATTACH]
Without bolsters
[ATTACH=CONFIG]521399[/ATTACH]
I also had a full sunbrella cover made.
With bolsters.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]521398[/ATTACH]
Without bolsters
[ATTACH=CONFIG]521399[/ATTACH]
I also had a full sunbrella cover made.
04-03-2014, 07:15 AM
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I finally finished the upholstery and had time to get it installed. We made the rear bolsters removable so the rear seat could seat four and. The girls could hang out when we were in calm conditions.
With bolsters.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]521398[/ATTACH]
Without bolsters
[ATTACH=CONFIG]521399[/ATTACH]
I also had a full sunbrella cover made.
With bolsters.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]521398[/ATTACH]
Without bolsters
[ATTACH=CONFIG]521399[/ATTACH]
I also had a full sunbrella cover made.
04-03-2014, 09:07 AM
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Modify the mercs you have LA. They should easily be turned up to close to 400 hp. The old 2.5 Drag motors, I was told put out closer to 400 crank hp. At 375# per motor thats alot of hp/ lb.
09-14-2014, 10:52 PM
#26
102.9!
Well I finally had a free day and decent weather. I put on the 32" x 14.5" 4 blade lab finished Mercury cleavers and headed for the Arkansas River where I had unobstructed clean water for testing. Conditions 78*, low humidity 2-4 MPH winds, 430' above sea level, smooth water minimal current. 3/8 to 1/2 fuel both tanks. Two persons.
Top speed 102.9 MPH , 100.5 consistent at 6100 RPM
Boat was very responsive to trim and jake plate adjustments. Best speeds attained by reducing trim and raising motors on Jack plates. The boat ran much more level and gained 4.9 MPH with the Mercury cleavers over 32" Bravo II BBlade lab finished props under similar conditions.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]529577[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]529578[/ATTACH]
Motors are stock with warranties
Listed in classifieds. The take home price is only $199,500
Top speed 102.9 MPH , 100.5 consistent at 6100 RPM
Boat was very responsive to trim and jake plate adjustments. Best speeds attained by reducing trim and raising motors on Jack plates. The boat ran much more level and gained 4.9 MPH with the Mercury cleavers over 32" Bravo II BBlade lab finished props under similar conditions.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]529577[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]529578[/ATTACH]
Motors are stock with warranties
Listed in classifieds. The take home price is only $199,500
09-15-2014, 07:39 AM
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Good info Sam. Are you turning the motors in or out? Based on my testing and what you all are seeing as well as my buddies 30' the lower rake cleavers are a better solution and provide less bow lift. The other 30' Skater is turning in. It would be good to see what speeds are obtained turning out unless yours already is.
09-15-2014, 07:43 AM
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Well I finally had a free day and decent weather. I put on the 32" x 14.5" 4 blade lab finished Mercury cleavers and headed for the Arkansas River where I had unobstructed clean water for testing. Conditions 78*, low humidity 2-4 MPH winds, 430' above sea level, smooth water minimal current. 3/8 to 1/2 fuel both tanks. Two persons.
Top speed 102.9 MPH , 100.5 consistent at 6100 RPM
Boat was very responsive to trim and jake plate adjustments. Best speeds attained by reducing trim and raising motors on Jack plates. The boat ran much more level and gained 4.9 MPH with the Mercury cleavers over 32" Bravo II BBlade lab finished props under similar conditions.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]529577[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]529578[/ATTACH]
Motors are stock with warranties
Listed in classifieds. The take home price is only $199,500
Top speed 102.9 MPH , 100.5 consistent at 6100 RPM
Boat was very responsive to trim and jake plate adjustments. Best speeds attained by reducing trim and raising motors on Jack plates. The boat ran much more level and gained 4.9 MPH with the Mercury cleavers over 32" Bravo II BBlade lab finished props under similar conditions.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]529577[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]529578[/ATTACH]
Motors are stock with warranties
Listed in classifieds. The take home price is only $199,500
I tried a pair of Mercury Labbed 34"s and they were 3mph slower than the Dewalds.
09-15-2014, 09:44 AM
#30
Just ran the numbers and you are 12% slip using the 100.5mph.. That is a little high. I bet a set of Dewald 32's would bring that down to under 10%. I would guess 8% or so which would net you 105mph.
I tried a pair of Mercury Labbed 34"s and they were 3mph slower than the Dewalds.
I tried a pair of Mercury Labbed 34"s and they were 3mph slower than the Dewalds.
I'm turning in. To be fair the LH prop had a very minor stick ding to the leading edge which I repaired but it needs to go back to Mercury to be refinished.
Pete and others said the boat ran best turning in but they also liked the Bravo II props which I do not care for. It's a big boat with the 9'6" beam. I don't get that bad feeling like I did with the 28' when it was turning in. Even at LOTO in the rough the boat felt very stable.
Guess I'll be calling Dewald again to see what he has.
