Question for Ole Yeller

bj · #1 07-13-2003, 09:46 PM

Thanks for the info Ole Yeller. Since the first post I have seen the GPS read 40 knots. This was with full fuel and 2 people so I guess this is not far from your figures. I also have a 17 pitch prop which gives me max rpm around 5500. So far I love the boat with the only dislike being the fuel fill location which I have to pump very slow so it won't trip the auto nozzle. Do you have this problem too? Thanks.

Ed · #2 07-14-2003, 12:45 AM

BJ-

Double check to make sure your fuel filler hose is not slightly pinched under the gunnel or below the deck. I have heard of at least one new boat made by the Miami factory that was delivered with the fuel filler hose completely pinched. New owner couldnt get any gas in boat.

Good luck.

Reel Smoker · #3 07-16-2003, 12:14 PM

BJ 41 IS PLENTY YOU MIGHT GET A LITTLE MORE IF YOU MESS WITH YOUR PROP PITCH,BUT I WOULD'NT. FELLOWSHIP I MUST BE GETTING OLD TO,30MPH IS PLENTY.

BARNABY55 · #4 07-16-2003, 04:42 PM

Ed saw your post on mako being a poor man's seacraft..what happens if you own both? [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

Ed · #5 07-16-2003, 11:57 PM

Barnaby-

I almost owned both. Was "this close" to buying a 1972 Seacraft 20 I/O from buddy this spring and I got laid off the following week. My plan was to restore the Seacraft over the next few years and then give it to my dad as a retirement gift. Oh well.

-Ed-