Recent content by Potomacbassin’

If I could recommend one other thing, don’t just record RPM at WOT but also speed at different RPMs and fuel efficiency (if you have the ability). You may find that many props give you close to the same top end (and target RPM) but the low and mid-range are dramatically different than the...

4 blade makes sense if you want hole shot for popping water skiers, pulling tubers or moving a lot of weight, but as Dejawiz stated there are many variables to prop design (cup, rake, etc) beyond simple blade count, diameter and pitch. In some cases a 4-blade can actually have better overall...

Apparently singing props are a “thing”. Do a google in The Hull Truth and you’ll see some threads on it. Read that aluminum props are especially susceptible and chamfering the prop edge can solve it. Too much edge modification can be detrimental however so most recommend a prop shop to...

Correct, and specifically they refer to gearcase diameter. K is 4.25” vs M/T is 4.75” (150-300hp ob’s)

Yeah good point, re-reading my own post made my head hurt.

Everything is customizable. My DEC package originally showed the SIMRAD setup and I said no - I was going to use my aftermarket MFD (Garmin) to pull engine data which made any expensive interface no longer necessary. So I opted for the round 6y8 Yamaha gauges as the base set to save $$ and...

I don’t have picture of my setup at the ready but the picture below is pretty inclusive except for the motor control module. Binnacle will be in the same location, gauges same location (depending on which ones you option for, Command Link vs CL plus) several wiring harnesses in the helm...

Agreed with Viking and others, based on your needs you may want to strongly consider a few of these upgrades, even at the expense of crossing that red line in your budget. A few considerations: 1) you have laid out your wants as far as recreational functions, but what about safety? Your lake...

Found this in the search

If the water ever clears up I’ll throw the ol’ snorkel on and go for a dip. Maybe finally put my $400 GoPro to use that I’ve used exactly twice in four years. Cross fingers it’s a strake!

Prop selection can determine stern or bow lift as well. 4-blades typically offer greater hole shot and stern lift at the expense of top speed. Greater amounts of blade rake generally increase top speed but have less stern lift. As other have mentioned it’s a series of tradeoffs, but it’s...

Hey Kahuna - did it look like this? Just noticed on my last outing. Only on the starboard tube and little coming from the center tube so if from the lifting strake not sure why the port doesn’t do the same. But it stops after a few minutes so it would make sense that the strake “empties”...

Well, at this point I feel pretty close to dialed in so I have the benefit of time - as long as it arrives by Christmas! Maybe Mrs. Claus will throw in a 100 hour service in the ol’ stocking. I do think the SWS is a very good, efficient prop, and while top speed is great for bragging rights...

Not sure if this was answered but do you have the underskinning/wave tamer? Makes a huge difference. Also mount the prop yourself, very simple - save some $$ and get it done ASAP. I have a Q3 17 on a 23’ and run 49. Good prop you will be happy. As others have mentioned most of us could...

I’ve heard of some bass tournament guys intentionally flooding their bilge to gain those few inches and pumping out once on the other side. That’s pretty creative and/or stupid.