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PartyBarge replied to the thread Prop Testing New Boat.Don't know about your motor, but many have pretty good data logging. IF a problem later develops, an abusive "break in" period might be... -
PartyBarge replied to the thread Fuel Separator on Yamaha 90VF?.Several questions there, may be able to help a little bit. Our Yamaha 90F has a small translucent bulb that can capture a small amount...
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PartyBarge replied to the thread Argh! Just added $3,000 to my build!.Yup, wish our pontoon had one.....
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Very good move on the wave shield!
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PartyBarge replied to the thread Question regarding Pitch and 3 versus 4 blades.Nope. Yeah, Keowee is a fine lake, at a little more than 18,000 acers, it's about a third the size of Harwell, but plenty big enough for us.
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PartyBarge replied to the thread Question regarding Pitch and 3 versus 4 blades.Ahhhh....why settle for just one, a prop and the scotch, well played! The source you linked only shows the 12p in the larger hub...
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PartyBarge replied to the thread Question regarding Pitch and 3 versus 4 blades.As you look into some prop tinkering, be sure you are looking at the pontoon version of the Spitfire/Nemesis. The Spitfire line is so...
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PartyBarge replied to the thread Question regarding Pitch and 3 versus 4 blades.That's really good news! Even at a low weight, 26 MPH is very good and no better proof that 25" tubes with lifting strakes work. As...
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PartyBarge replied to the thread My new 22sxp is a BIG disappointment.I haven't noticed it mentioned that the Merc 115 CT (Command Thrust) has the larger lower gear housing (same as most 150 HP and larger...
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PartyBarge replied to the thread Prop test data.Yes, caution is well advised! I have "adjusted" the height or our motors several times with the pontoons in very shallow water (have...
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PartyBarge replied to the thread Prop test data.Yup, and the similar problem with a jack plate too. All it takes is a little ripple to cause the prop to unload and a functional test of...
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PartyBarge replied to the thread Prop test data.You may already know all you need to about an SWS17, but I hope to have some better recon for you later....OR....is that SWS19 still...
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PartyBarge replied to the thread No PADS here. Ever. (Finally!).Yup, we spend a lot of time just enjoying the scenery at 4-5 MPH. What we have now is the third 20 footer at this house and it has more...
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PartyBarge replied to the thread My new 22sxp is a BIG disappointment.Yeah, fun stuff. I guess you aren't going fast enough to be of much concern. But if you are generating some good crossing speed, be...
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PartyBarge replied to the thread My new 22sxp is a BIG disappointment.Congrats, you must be using a "big boy" ski. Attempting to slalom on my regular ski at anything less than ~32 MPH is very tiring and...
