1989 Sun Tracker Party Barge 24DL into Tritoon build

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Re: 1989 Sun Tracker Party Barge 24DL into Tritoon build

#46 Post by abrasivereshaping » Fri Oct 01, 2021 3:58 pm

Got some time to play on the lake today for a few hours. We tried a couple of different props my buddy loaned me.

So we tried a Stainless 14 x 21p 3 blade and saw 37mph gps @ 5600rpm...if I tried to trim up the prop would let go. So we swapped that out for a Mercury Mirage Plus, which is a 14-3/4 x 21p 3 blade. Top speed was 44.9mph! :thumbsup Unfortunately my WOT RPM dropped to 5100-5200rpm. I think I need to raise the motor a bolt hole, I can't see the cavitation plate when running. This engine is a tad heavier than the 90hp Johnson :biggrin2

Hopefully with a few more props to try out and engine height adjustments I can get her to run a few more MPH's into the upper 40's with this 200hp Mercury!

I'll post pics on Monday, when I can shrink them down at he shop computer.

Cheers 🍻

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Re: 1989 Sun Tracker Party Barge 24DL into Tritoon build

#47 Post by abrasivereshaping » Fri Oct 15, 2021 1:12 pm

Ok fellow Tooners...Here is the pic of my ALMOST 45 MPH! :alright Going to play with more props and motor height. Probably only get one maybe two more trips out. It's time to wrap up boating in Michigan.
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Re: 1989 Sun Tracker Party Barge 24DL into Tritoon build

#48 Post by TWB » Mon Oct 18, 2021 5:29 am

I imagine in MI in a few more weeks, if you do that 45mph, they'll find you with your hand frozen to the wheel!
Paul & Michele
2003 Landau DX 24' Cruise "Loretta Jane"
2003 Mercury 75hp
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Re: 1989 Sun Tracker Party Barge 24DL into Tritoon build

#49 Post by curtiscapk » Mon Oct 18, 2021 6:53 am

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Craig and Paula
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
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94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
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Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS

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Re: 1989 Sun Tracker Party Barge 24DL into Tritoon build

#50 Post by abrasivereshaping » Mon Oct 18, 2021 8:25 am

TWB wrote:
Mon Oct 18, 2021 5:29 am
I imagine in MI in a few more weeks, if you do that 45mph, they'll find you with your hand frozen to the wheel!
I know, it get's cold fast up here!! I swear we need to move south, to warmer weather and extended boating season :biggrin2

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Re: 1989 Sun Tracker Party Barge 24DL into Tritoon build

#51 Post by abrasivereshaping » Mon Oct 18, 2021 8:28 am

curtiscapk wrote:
Mon Oct 18, 2021 6:53 am
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you! It's been a fun project, just love the boat. Hopefully Bryden24SHP can chime in and tell me some more speed tips!

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