FIRST RUN!!!

Ryank · #1 04-01-2007, 07:02 PM

Yes it was a Sceptre in its first life. No problem let me know on the windhsield and stuff.

bbh57 · #2 04-01-2007, 10:06 PM

Sounds good, Cant wait until I can take that first ride in mine, but still so much to do. Went offshore in my Sportcraft last weekend and got bumped around a bit in much lighter seas than you were in.

Ryank · #3 04-02-2007, 08:34 AM

Just a quick question, How can you tell if your motor is too high on the bracket? Will your boat seem to run lower in the water? I can only trim the motor for a second or so before it starts to cavitate. I am on top holes on the bracket, and measured properly for the set back to cavitation height, I was originaly concerned that the engine was to low but it may be the reverse now. Any ideas?

doug7488 · #4 04-02-2007, 08:47 AM

Sounds like the engine may be to high. Alot depends on the type of prop, but typically, if you can't trim the motor up w/o cavitating, it might be to high. Does it cavitate while turning on plane?

Ryank · #5 04-02-2007, 09:19 AM

I have not tried that yet, most of my turns were low speed or very small turns to course adjust as we headed offshore.
The motor had alot of it showing while running.

1bayouboy · #6 04-02-2007, 09:57 AM

Hey BBH....just curious what kind of Sportcraft you have....
I have a Sailfish 242 I/O...really a sportcraft 231. Built like a tank but rough riding.

bbh57 · #7 04-02-2007, 12:09 PM

Its a 87 20' I've owned it since new.I did a complete re-do and repower in 98. its been a great boat to own. although when my 23 gets finished she'll be for sale.