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! 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
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
1989 Sun Tracker Party Barge 24DL into Tritoon build
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Re: 1989 Sun Tracker Party Barge 24DL into Tritoon build
Ok fellow Tooners...Here is the pic of my ALMOST 45 MPH! 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
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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2003 Landau DX 24' Cruise "Loretta Jane"
2003 Mercury 75hp
My Rebuild: http://pontoonforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=26135
"Don't waste brain cells over something you can do nothing about." --My Wife
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Re: 1989 Sun Tracker Party Barge 24DL into Tritoon build
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
"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
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
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Re: 1989 Sun Tracker Party Barge 24DL into Tritoon build
Thank you! It's been a fun project, just love the boat. Hopefully Bryden24SHP can chime in and tell me some more speed tips!