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Post by Juan on Jun 11, 2016 16:26:04 GMT -6
I've already got a 2X10 back there for starters, I'll post a pic and get your thoughts on it for trailering. I've been using a 12" chunk of 4 x 4 for years.. works great
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Post by freezerfiller on Jun 11, 2016 19:09:49 GMT -6
I have a pretty sharp angle at the driveway to the road, so I need a little more angle than 4" will give me. What are the thoughts on the 2X10? Attachment Deleted
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Post by Simple Man on Jun 11, 2016 22:24:28 GMT -6
Y'all and y'all's wood chunk trailering devices.... 021
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Post by Juan on Jun 12, 2016 5:07:03 GMT -6
Looks good to me... You even painted it to match. emthup If it fits, holds the weight off the trim cylinders, and looks good...just do it. I actually think a block of wood is the best way to go instead of one of the store bought options unless there's one out there made of rubber.. I believe the wood has a little spring to it and can absorb a shock better than the factory metal lift or something made of other material.
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Post by freezerfiller on Jun 12, 2016 13:25:29 GMT -6
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Post by freezerfiller on Jun 14, 2016 19:38:00 GMT -6
OK, the prop showed up and it is slightly different. It's a Suzuki 3X16"X21.5p Now for the results... I have to preface this by saying this was a freshwater lake with about a 10mph headwind for everything but the 40 mph which was a tailwind as that's what the lake gave me. Trim was optimized as before. Hole shot was about 15% reduced, but still slightly better than the 150 2stk. Prop slip was reduced to 6-7% with the larger prop and the fuel numbers show it.
Idle3.4mph 656rpm 0.34gph = 10mpg 20mph 3200rpm 4.1gph = 4.8mpg 25mph 3760rpm 5.44gph = 4.6mpg 30mph 4150rpm 7.02gph = 4.3mpg 35mph 4675rpm 8.44gph = 4.15mpg 40mph 5270rpm 12.64gph = 3.16mpg wot 45.3mph 6000rpm 18.00gph = 2.5 mpg
I think I'm ready! I'm very happy with these fuel numbers. Final asterisk, I have to confirm actual fuel used/vs. the computer. I've heard it's very accurate, but if it's not, all these results are bogus. I'll confirm it next time I trailer to my destination and fill up...
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Post by gnrphil on Jun 14, 2016 20:05:22 GMT -6
That's freaking awesome, 2.5 mpg at wot . I need a new Suzuki.
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Post by Juan on Jun 15, 2016 5:18:35 GMT -6
Wow, those are some great numbers. Is the new prop stainless?
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Post by freezerfiller on Jun 15, 2016 10:08:23 GMT -6
Wow, those are some great numbers. Is the new prop stainless? Yes, it's stainless
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Post by freezerfiller on Jun 15, 2016 10:15:13 GMT -6
I had never heard about outboards "making oil" Interesting reading...
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Post by Juan on Jun 15, 2016 11:28:16 GMT -6
I had never heard about outboards "making oil" Interesting reading... Me either. Mine just makes tomato sandwiches rofl
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Post by Juan on Jun 15, 2016 12:59:13 GMT -6
Anyone who believes an outboard or anything else other than dead decaying dinosaurs makes oil (with the exception of synthetics) has been smoking too much wild wood weed! There's no such thing. PERIOD. Granted, it may appear to be "making oil" if water, antifreeze, dirt, gas or something else is added to the oil causing it to raise on the dipstick, but it's not making oil... if you put 4 quarts of oil in... 4 quarts will remain (less any that is burnt off or leaked out.) no more. It probably wouldn't be wise to drain any oil if the correct amount was added in the first place. I wish this wive's tale were true.. I'd buy stock in outboard motors and become a billionaire oil tycoon.
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Post by freezerfiller on Jun 15, 2016 15:27:03 GMT -6
It is apparently due to fuel bypassing the rings and getting into the oil making it look as if you have more oil...
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Post by Juan on Jun 15, 2016 17:41:35 GMT -6
They just call it "making oil" because oil level on dipstick rises. Its not actually making oil. It is a mixture of water and gas because it mixes in with the oil and slightly thins it. "They" need to just say that instead of suggesting it makes oil. Making oil rates right up there with turning lead into gold. Might have been believable if "they" said "making gas" since that can be done after a big Mexican meal. Beating_A_Dead_Horse
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Post by gtightline on Jun 16, 2016 6:47:52 GMT -6
Leaking past the rings or even maybe condensation.If I remember correctly from my trucking days, they had a similar problem with some of the diesel engines. Wouldn't water make the oil milky looking?....What do I know.... hahaha
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Post by freezerfiller on Jun 16, 2016 16:31:15 GMT -6
I'm fine with my threads being derailed BTW. Seafoam is probably the only additive that I personally have witnessed it's claims. I put it in my truck once a year to prevent buildup. I've seen cars and trucks(particularly the cylinder deactivation models) that burned a quart of oil or more between oil changes magically cured by the stuff, and bad lifters cured on the spot. I'm a believer.
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Post by freezerfiller on Jun 16, 2016 16:40:20 GMT -6
I'd like to add one other very noticeable positive change that I've noticed with the new motor. I used to have to constantly change the trim tabs to keep the boat level with the old motor. It took me a little while to notice, but now, I don't need to use the trim tabs other than to intentionally shift spray away, or if I am seriously loaded off to one side. I guess that is the extra 100# of the 4 stroke putting a little more weight in the rear and stabilize it. Another + for being over the minimum rated HP...
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Post by freezerfiller on Jun 25, 2016 19:55:56 GMT -6
OK, I'm back from a week on the Alabama Gulf coast. I got to run it through the paces pretty much at maximum load. Full fuel, Cooler full, fish box mostly full and 5 passengers. I didn't get my lake numbers, but It still averaged 3.3 - 3.6 at cruise, and WOT was significantly less around 2.0mpg at 40, but I was trimmed down pretty good to improve the ride. I was really pleased with the fuel consumption, and can probably quit hauling around 5 gallon cans from now on as I didn't have to use them. I'll post a few pics once I get them small enough.
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Post by freezerfiller on Jul 3, 2016 20:48:26 GMT -6
Another addition. After refueling it appears the fuel computer did not exactly match up. I had burned about 10% less fuel than the computer indicated. It could just be the angle of the boat on the trailer vs the marina, but if it is an error, I am glad it is in my favor..
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Post by gnrphil on Jul 4, 2016 21:14:29 GMT -6
You might be right about on the on the trailer part, mine won't fill properly on the trailer ( a bit better now I've adjusted the trailer)in fact we were about 10 gallons short compared to filling at the marina.
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