Hey Bits,
BTW I like the moniker.
I have an`89 20 sf w/ a `96 Ocean pro 150 w/ good comp and finally runnin right after carb rebuild and etc, etc. I have a mich 14 1/2 X 17 wheel . Not sure if it`s an apollo or rapture, but from the bow lift I get, I would guess it`s a rapture.
I recently scored a 15 3/8 X 17 mirage plus at discount marine stuff in Stuart for a sly price. I will do a definitive ramp test when I get a new tank in.
I hate going to work, it interferes w/ my passion.
Fr. Frank and BigShrimpin were kind enough to enlighten me as to the subtleties and needs for our friends. Bow lift is BAD. Stern lift is necessary. This really hit home when I was home in Ma. on my brother`s Hialeah Mako `22. It has tabs and I don`t, but the angle of attack was very tight and it didn`t pound in tight chop as I experience. Maybe that`s why my console screws were floating?
I now spin 53/ 5400 at 37-39 mph gps 2 way run w/ 3, less than human, life forms, bimini and 210 lbs fuel last time coming in.
My brother Paul thinks I`ll only gain 2-3 mph , but I`m hoping for lotzzz more in many different ways. 45 anyone? Ok, maybe I`m a little optimistic. Ok , maybe a lot.
I`ll be happy with better overall handling and a nice big bite in a following sea.
GFS
GFS