2017 Summer Gathering

[Eric B]

Those going to the Spring gathering in Homosassa.... I have two bow anchor rollers I was given by the boatyard where I got my transom done. I ended up going with the Mantus roller to fit my mantus anchor. They sit in my garage and I would be willing to give them away and bring them up to the gathering if someone would like one. PM me and we can discuss further.

[Bushwacker]

Eric's post reminded me . . . I'm bringing my boat to Homosassa after all, and I have a 8 Stolz polyurethane rollers for an EZ Roller trailer that are free to anyone that can use 'em. They don't leave black marks on the hull like the black rubber OEM rollers do. They're 4.5" OD with nylon bushings that fit the aluminum EZ Loader roller brackets, no lubrication required. Only reason I replaced them is that I wanted new yellow urethane rollers on the trailer after I did all the work to paint the bottom!

I will also bring 3 good Michigan stern lifting props if anyone wants to try them (both 4B props use the Michigan XHS 2 piece hub system which is supposed to be compatible with the Merc Flo-torque splined adapters; I have the splined adapter for the OMC/BRP motors):
1. Aluminum 4B Vortex 14 x 18P, turns about 5700/37 mph on my boat with a heavy load, planes boat at ~ 12 mph, so should work on any 20 with a 150 hp motor. $75
2. SS 4B Apollo 14.125 x 20P - Most efficient prop I've ever tested but it's too much pitch for my boat. With a very light load it turned 5220/49.9 mph but with 6 divers in boat I could only turn about 4600! Might be a great prop for an 18 with a 150 or bigger motor. Would plane my boat at 12 mph and cruise at ~20-25kts at about 5.0 mpg with a light load! $100
3. Aluminum 3B 13 3/4 x 15P conventional hub for OMC motors. Turned 5500-5700/32-34 mph on my Seafari with a 115 HP Evinrude. $50

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by Bushwacker

Eric's post reminded me . . . I'm bringing my boat to Homosassa after all, and I have a 8 Stolz polyurethane rollers for an EZ Roller trailer that are free to anyone that can use 'em. They don't leave black marks on the hull like the black rubber OEM rollers do. They're 4.5" OD with nylon bushings that fit the aluminum EZ Loader roller brackets, no lubrication required. Only reason I replaced them is that I wanted new yellow urethane rollers on the trailer after I did all the work to paint the bottom!

I will also bring 3 good Michigan stern lifting props if anyone wants to try them (both 4B props use the Michigan XHS 2 piece hub system which is supposed to be compatible with the Merc Flo-torque splined adapters; I have the splined adapter for the OMC/BRP motors):
1. Aluminum 4B Vortex 14 x 18P, turns about 5700/37 mph on my boat with a heavy load, planes boat at ~ 12 mph, so should work on any 20 with a 150 hp motor. $75
2. SS 4B Apollo 14.125 x 20P - Most efficient prop I've ever tested but it's too much pitch for my boat. With a very light load it turned 5220/49.9 mph but with 6 divers in boat I could only turn about 4600! Might be a great prop for an 18 with a 150 or bigger motor. Would plane my boat at 12 mph and cruise at ~20-25kts at about 5.0 mpg with a light load! $100
3. Aluminum 3B 13 3/4 x 15P conventional hub for OMC motors. Turned 5500-5700/32-34 mph on my Seafari with a 115 HP Evinrude. $50

Think you`ll need a big block to turn that Apollo.
When we went a prop testing, that wheel had the best wot and the lowest rpm.

[Vezo, Part II]

Sounds like I need to pack an extra C-Note for the Apollo...

[Bushwacker]

Sorry, rickg has already claimed the Apollo. You wouldn't be able to spin it over 5200 on your Seafari anyway even with a very light load. You have the exact same rig as I do and I couldn't spin it over 4600 with 6 folks in the boat!

You might want to try the 4B Aluminum Vortex I have. I can turn it to about 5400 with a heavy load and it will plane the boat at ~12-13 mph!

[NoBones]

This might turn into a nice swap meet....
I will round up the surplus and bring it !

Denny earmark the Stoltz for me, the Hewes will love them
over the 2 X 4 rollers..

Been thinking about the menu for Saturday night as well...

How about Fried fish fingers (fresh of course) black beans and rice
with freshly chopped Vidalia onions.... to mix in ??

I will do the rice and beans on the propane cooker.
Have 20 lbs of jumbo shrimp in the freezer of which came off the
boat last month ...

Willing to make a gallon of tartar sauce and shrimp dip !!

Lets try not to duplicate services...

With the way this is shaping up we could be around 50 people..
I know we crackers know how to have a party !!

Ok, lets Do-it !!!