Performance Thread Anyone?
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Re: Performance Thread Anyone?
Here is mine:
1. 2016 Lowes SS210 Tritoon - 22ft cruise model -
2. 2016 150hp Mercury 4 stroke
3. Stainless Mercury Enertia 15x15P
4. Lifting strakes on inside tube and inside of the outer tubes
5. 5600 rpm (WOT) 40.9 mph (GPS verified) / 41.66 mph w/ bimini down smooth lake
6. Slight chop, 5-10 mph wind, full tank gas, two adults + dog, w/ bimini up
Really have to play w/ trim to get the most out of it. It likes to porpoise the front end at the limit, plus I think its on the rev limiter @ 5600 because from 3/4 to full throttle doesn't make a difference.
1. 2016 Lowes SS210 Tritoon - 22ft cruise model -
2. 2016 150hp Mercury 4 stroke
3. Stainless Mercury Enertia 15x15P
4. Lifting strakes on inside tube and inside of the outer tubes
5. 5600 rpm (WOT) 40.9 mph (GPS verified) / 41.66 mph w/ bimini down smooth lake
6. Slight chop, 5-10 mph wind, full tank gas, two adults + dog, w/ bimini up
Really have to play w/ trim to get the most out of it. It likes to porpoise the front end at the limit, plus I think its on the rev limiter @ 5600 because from 3/4 to full throttle doesn't make a difference.
Last edited by Gearbanger on Sat Dec 31, 2016 5:10 pm, edited 2 times in total.
2016 Lowe SS210 Tritoon w/ Mercury 150
2014 Ford FX2 F-150 Tow-vehicle
2014 Ford FX2 F-150 Tow-vehicle
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Re: Performance Thread Anyone?
2001 Bennington 2275 CC
2001 Mercury 90 hp 2 stroke
2 tube
17.3 at WOT 4500 rpm down stream
16.5 upstream
Tubes need to be cleaned
2001 Mercury 90 hp 2 stroke
2 tube
17.3 at WOT 4500 rpm down stream
16.5 upstream
Tubes need to be cleaned
Re: Performance Thread Anyone?
2015 - G3 X22 DLX
2015 - Yamaha F115 4 stroke
2 tube which could use cleaning
Half tank gas
Two adults
Bimini open
SS Prop but unsure size
Engine mounted in second hole from top
30mph @ 6100RPM
Side note: When we first test rode this pontoon, the dealer could only get it to 20mph. We obviously would not buy until they could show us expected speeds. What they discovered was the engine was mounted too low into the water. They raised the engine by one bolt hole on the transom and it made all the difference.
Point is.... if you are not getting expected speeds, messing with props is not the only option. Also might want to play with where the engine is mounted to transom as well.
2015 - Yamaha F115 4 stroke
2 tube which could use cleaning
Half tank gas
Two adults
Bimini open
SS Prop but unsure size
Engine mounted in second hole from top
30mph @ 6100RPM
Side note: When we first test rode this pontoon, the dealer could only get it to 20mph. We obviously would not buy until they could show us expected speeds. What they discovered was the engine was mounted too low into the water. They raised the engine by one bolt hole on the transom and it made all the difference.
Point is.... if you are not getting expected speeds, messing with props is not the only option. Also might want to play with where the engine is mounted to transom as well.
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2015 G3 X22 DLX w/Yamaha F115
Cherokee Lake, TN
Cherokee Lake, TN
Re: Performance Thread Anyone?
Our previous boat:
2002 Lowe TR220
2001 Yamaha 90 2-stroke
Half tank (12 gal)
Bimini closed
2 toon - clean
2 adults, 2 kids
Best speed - 22mph, normal average top speed - 19mph
2002 Lowe TR220
2001 Yamaha 90 2-stroke
Half tank (12 gal)
Bimini closed
2 toon - clean
2 adults, 2 kids
Best speed - 22mph, normal average top speed - 19mph
2015 G3 X22 DLX w/Yamaha F115
Cherokee Lake, TN
Cherokee Lake, TN
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Re: Performance Thread Anyone?
Old 88' Kennedy remodeled and retubed!
-20' Lowe single strake outer tubes, 21'4" G3 straked middle tube with transom and full underskin.
140HP Sukuki 4 stroke
Full of gas with just me and the Bimini down
-38.7mph @ 6200 rpm with a 13.875 x 17p OMC 4 stroke stainless prop (Solas suzuki prop clone)
-37.2mph @ 6000 rpm with a 13.75 x 17p Solas Amita 4 aluminum.
More tuning needed as both of those "top speeds" occured with minor porpoising and was getting even higher speeds than those if I kept trimming up but the ride got pretty wild.
Loaded down with 6 adults and 3 kids.
-32 mph @ 5700 rpm with the Solas Amita 4
-20' Lowe single strake outer tubes, 21'4" G3 straked middle tube with transom and full underskin.
140HP Sukuki 4 stroke
Full of gas with just me and the Bimini down
-38.7mph @ 6200 rpm with a 13.875 x 17p OMC 4 stroke stainless prop (Solas suzuki prop clone)
-37.2mph @ 6000 rpm with a 13.75 x 17p Solas Amita 4 aluminum.
More tuning needed as both of those "top speeds" occured with minor porpoising and was getting even higher speeds than those if I kept trimming up but the ride got pretty wild.
Loaded down with 6 adults and 3 kids.
-32 mph @ 5700 rpm with the Solas Amita 4
1988' Kennedy 20' "Haley's Comet"
Rebuilt 2016 with 25" single strake outer tubes and a 25x23" straked U-tube
2003 Suzuki DF140 - Yamaha 9.9HT kicker - 39.1@6300rpm
Rebuilt 2016 with 25" single strake outer tubes and a 25x23" straked U-tube
2003 Suzuki DF140 - Yamaha 9.9HT kicker - 39.1@6300rpm
Re: Performance Thread Anyone?
2014 Sweetwater 2086
2013 Yamaha 90 hp
Aluminum 13x15 prop
Max RPM = 5400
Top speed: 24 mph
Conditions: Myself and all of my fishing gear. 1/3 of toons still grungy because I couldn't reach with the power washer while on the lift. Max mph ever was 26 by myself before I started keeping it on the water.
2013 Yamaha 90 hp
Aluminum 13x15 prop
Max RPM = 5400
Top speed: 24 mph
Conditions: Myself and all of my fishing gear. 1/3 of toons still grungy because I couldn't reach with the power washer while on the lift. Max mph ever was 26 by myself before I started keeping it on the water.
2014 Sweetwater 2086SW
90 Hp Yamaha 4-stroke
90 Hp Yamaha 4-stroke
Re: Performance Thread Anyone?
Ok.
2015 Qwest LS 818XRE Tri-toon, Fish cruise.
Mercury 115HP Command thrust
2 Strakes on each tube
Prop; Black Max 13.5 X 17
Top speed 42MPH GPs @5,500 RPM's with just me.
40MPH with 2 under perfect conditions
36 today, with a little chop & 400lbs of human.
2015 Qwest LS 818XRE Tri-toon, Fish cruise.
Mercury 115HP Command thrust
2 Strakes on each tube
Prop; Black Max 13.5 X 17
Top speed 42MPH GPs @5,500 RPM's with just me.
40MPH with 2 under perfect conditions
36 today, with a little chop & 400lbs of human.
2015 Qwest LS 818XRE Tri-toon w/mercury 115.
Re: Performance Thread Anyone?
20 foot Sylan RPT
Yamaha 115 SHO
13 1/2 X 14 aluminum prop
37MPH GPS - saltwater
6,000 RPM
(that was best speed without 2 - 27 group deep cycle batteries and trolling motor)
Yamaha 115 SHO
13 1/2 X 14 aluminum prop
37MPH GPS - saltwater
6,000 RPM
(that was best speed without 2 - 27 group deep cycle batteries and trolling motor)
2016 20 foot Sylvan RPT (V Pontoons)
Yamaha Vmax SHO 115HP
80 Pound Thrust RipTide Trolling Motor
Humminbird Helix 7 Side Imaging
Yamaha Vmax SHO 115HP
80 Pound Thrust RipTide Trolling Motor
Humminbird Helix 7 Side Imaging
Re: Performance Thread Anyone?
2010 Berkshire 221 RFC LTD
2010 Yamaha Four Stroke 150 hp
Unknown prop.
Full tritoon w strakes
WOT 35 mph by GPS
Flat or choppy. One, two, three or four peoople with full tank of gas. Wife yelling at me to slow down.
2010 Yamaha Four Stroke 150 hp
Unknown prop.
Full tritoon w strakes
WOT 35 mph by GPS
Flat or choppy. One, two, three or four peoople with full tank of gas. Wife yelling at me to slow down.
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Re: Performance Thread Anyone?
I'm gonna play around this winter.......between deer hunting and crappie fishing......with motor height, and props.
I believe that I can "coax" 38-40 outta this old sled......
I believe that I can "coax" 38-40 outta this old sled......
I need a drank......
Re: Performance Thread Anyone?
1996 sweetwater 24' with 2 23" logs
2016 Mercury 115 command thrust(unknown prop)
28 m.p.h. top speed with 2 on board(400lbs), bimini up, 25 gallons of fuel, coolers, etc. Light chop.
22 m.p.h. top speed with 9 on board fully loaded. Bimini up, Light chop.
No strakes or under skin.
2016 Mercury 115 command thrust(unknown prop)
28 m.p.h. top speed with 2 on board(400lbs), bimini up, 25 gallons of fuel, coolers, etc. Light chop.
22 m.p.h. top speed with 9 on board fully loaded. Bimini up, Light chop.
No strakes or under skin.
Re: Performance Thread Anyone?
2009 Sun Tracker Party Barge 21
2009 Mercury 90 four stroke
NV performance package
all aluminum deck
hydraulic steering
2 toons, strakes inside and out
36 mph gps with one person and 15 gals gas
mercury s.s. three blade prop
33 mph gps with two adults and two children
mercury alum four blade prop
2009 Mercury 90 four stroke
NV performance package
all aluminum deck
hydraulic steering
2 toons, strakes inside and out
36 mph gps with one person and 15 gals gas
mercury s.s. three blade prop
33 mph gps with two adults and two children
mercury alum four blade prop
2009 Sun Tracker Party Barge, NV Performance Package, 90 HP Merc 4 stroke
36 mph gps...
Cherokee Lake, Tennessee
U.S. Navy 1971-1977
36 mph gps...
Cherokee Lake, Tennessee
U.S. Navy 1971-1977
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Boat: 2007 Crest II 2570 LE
Length: 25'
# of Pontoons: 2 taper toons
Motor: 2016 Yamaha F150 four stroke
Prop: Mercury Enertia/Q3 15.6X13p SS 3 blade
Boat Load: approx 8 gal of fuel, safety equipment, Generator, dual batteries, refrigerator, margarita machine, grill and 1 person (250 lbs),
Conditions: cool, clear with no wind,
Performance: 5500 rpm @ 31 mph
note, I tried the Enertia/Q3 14p but that only got my RPM's to 5200 @ 31 mph. My boat is heavy with all the stuff I have on it. All in all Im very happy with the new motor and prop combination. Shout out to Ken at Prop Gods who helped me on propping the new motor.
Length: 25'
# of Pontoons: 2 taper toons
Motor: 2016 Yamaha F150 four stroke
Prop: Mercury Enertia/Q3 15.6X13p SS 3 blade
Boat Load: approx 8 gal of fuel, safety equipment, Generator, dual batteries, refrigerator, margarita machine, grill and 1 person (250 lbs),
Conditions: cool, clear with no wind,
Performance: 5500 rpm @ 31 mph
note, I tried the Enertia/Q3 14p but that only got my RPM's to 5200 @ 31 mph. My boat is heavy with all the stuff I have on it. All in all Im very happy with the new motor and prop combination. Shout out to Ken at Prop Gods who helped me on propping the new motor.
2007, 2570 Crest LE II
Yamaha F150
Yamaha F150
Re: Performance Thread Anyone?
1. Boat type/ length - 2008 Playcraft powertoon 2600 xtreme 26' 6"
2. Engine - 2007 suzuki 300
3. Prop Type 23p mirage plus
4. Pontoon Performance Enhancers - Strakes, U shaped foam filled toons
5. Performance - 53.7 mph gps verified @5900 rpm trimmed past 100 percent no pourposing bow high all go
6. Conditions - light load(covers and life jackets) 3 adults half tank(20-25 gallons)
Have a tempest plus 23p i'm going to try in the spring
2. Engine - 2007 suzuki 300
3. Prop Type 23p mirage plus
4. Pontoon Performance Enhancers - Strakes, U shaped foam filled toons
5. Performance - 53.7 mph gps verified @5900 rpm trimmed past 100 percent no pourposing bow high all go
6. Conditions - light load(covers and life jackets) 3 adults half tank(20-25 gallons)
Have a tempest plus 23p i'm going to try in the spring
Re: Performance Thread Anyone?
2015 Manitou 25shp Xplode
300 Evinrude E-tec
SS Viper 19, 3 Blade
5875 rpm's- 52 mph, 2-3 people, 2 Yeti's full, full fuel.
Turning sucks, cavitate's horribly bad-due to the silly 3 blade.
Would like to try a 18-4 blade but we're frozen over now so have to wait till May
300 Evinrude E-tec
SS Viper 19, 3 Blade
5875 rpm's- 52 mph, 2-3 people, 2 Yeti's full, full fuel.
Turning sucks, cavitate's horribly bad-due to the silly 3 blade.
Would like to try a 18-4 blade but we're frozen over now so have to wait till May
2015 Manitou 25 shp X-Plode 300hp Evinrude E-tec