Outboard skater BS thread!
04-26-2015, 06:49 PM
#603
Registered
Yep, I need to double check my numbers! I have always been below 8 to 9 % slip. I think that the boat is doing better though. I'll be more precise next week. I have always hade pretty low slips. May be when I get closer to top end sip will increase??? All chime in. I am not a fat head, just posting what is see and like feed back!
04-26-2015, 07:09 PM
#604
Ron, I put the 4 scales at the most remote corners of the trailer with the front scales at the transition to the tongue, weighed the boat with the trailer, then only the trailer at the same locations. I wanted to try to measure the CG, but could not make that happen. The jack was not an issue because of 4 scales on the trailer ( jack off the ground). Ran the boat again the PM again today, 103 MPH at 5350 RPM. look forward to break in! It does accelerate better! 93 MPH in approx. 1200 feet with the 34.5 Dewalds. Conditions were prime! My water pressure was 14 PSI +, so going to raise the motors up another 1/8" and see. Let me know what you can on the Garmin. Thanks, David
04-26-2015, 07:14 PM
#605
Registered
Your probably right! I was being very careful wit my engine parameters . I don't want to trash another one. I'll re check and post! Thanks guys! I'll need is help!
04-26-2015, 07:23 PM
#606
Not bashing at all David, I know you have a great boat, just that those #s aren't accurate. The best #s I get with my 35s are 5,000 @ 90mph and WOT 6,200/6,250 @ 120mph (they're real "stiff" 35s - same 5,000rpm cuise #s as the 36s I tried). That's light on fuel and no passengers. The more weight in the boat, the worse the #s get (slip factor goes up).
04-26-2015, 07:29 PM
#607
Registered
iTrader: (1)
I agree with Dale. My numbers run around 7-8 percent also. I just looked up the weight on my boat again and it was 4230lbs no fuel 6 gallons oil. I think the difference in our boats is the rigging, options, tool box. I think it is safe to say Dale has a lightweight speedster. Will need to overcom weight with some more ponies.
Question is where are they going to come from OLD school or NEW school you never know!
Question is where are they going to come from OLD school or NEW school you never know!
04-26-2015, 07:45 PM
#608
Registered
1 am new at this HP boat stuff. I have been a "seat of the pants" MX'r for my life and a car racer my older half. I am just trying to learn... Please don't think I want to be the bad ass! I want to have fun wit you guys1
04-26-2015, 10:40 PM
#610
It's really hard for me to get accurate numbers dodging Seadoos and party barges running every where all the time. You guys have fun with your rigs. I'm going to add a big stereo, a full tank of gas, six butts and go have fun!
