Darth Mako's Maiden Break In

[Latimeria]

I couldn't wait anymore... I got the call on Friday morning that the boat was done and to come pick it up... Boom!  I had some terrible news just prior to this call, but it lifted my spirits almost immediately!



I brought the boat to San V and see what was what...  First things I noticed is the boat still sits in the same posture it did with the little motor.  i thought it might slump a bit, but it sat great.



Second thing I noticed, was moving in idle with the 60hp was about 1.8 mph... the 115 moved at idle at 2.8 mph.



Then, was the power....  Everything I hoped for and more!  It's a beast compared to the small block 60 and I was smiling ear to ear.

Everything ran as well as could be and I was happy with the prop, but not sure I want to try a new one or not as this one seems about right.  Anyway, that's for another day

[vdisney]

[jrodda]

Glad it balances out and runs well. Can't wait to see it rip up the ocean. Did you get a feel for the top speed and fuel burn?

If you feel like dropping just as much on the prop as the outboard, take a look at Sharrow propellers. Quieter, more fuel efficient, higher top speed. Not sure if they're on the market yet but they sure are neat.

https://www.sharrowmarine.com/sharrow-propeller

[KogaHead]

glad everything worked out

load the boat for a full days ocean fishing and see what your top end rpms are

strongly suggest a stainless prop, no blade flex, better performance in turns, better hole shot, better fuel efficiency, will not bend, break or chip a easily as a aluminum prop, also, always carry a spare prop

try this website https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/propellers/selector/#!/step-one

[Tim524]

It looks great, now LJ will be a snap Very cool