Finally!
Finally got it wet. I don't think it leaks now. We have had record breaking rain here in the NE, so some water sloshed into the bilge, so I am not sure. But it only after I heeled the boat hard over.
I have never owned an I/O before, and i don't know the river, so I took it slow. But basic stats:
Horizon 350 MAG MPI 300 HP. Bravo 3. 2.20:1 reduction. 22"pitch. Props aren't perfect, but not bad.
Boat probably had 30 gallons of fuel, 450 lbs of crew and 300 lb of miscellaneous stuff.
Cruise at 3900 RPM was 27 knots/31 MPH. Just goosing it to 4700 accidentally for a second, and the boat hadn't caught up yet (there is a LOT of throttle left) got to 33 knots/38MPH. I think I would need the right prop to hit 50MPH, but 45 is no sweat I have to imagine. Until I opened the windshield I had no idea I was going that fast! Even without a top, you are out of the wind.
The trim tabs are VERY effective. I can easily steer the boat with them. The boat is tender in roll. I need to learn how to use tabs.
There is some oil in the bilge. Not sure if it sloshing around and a years worth of wrenching oil residue in there or I may need a rear main or oil pan.
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