DF300 23 Sceptre

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by Snookerd

Finally ran the boat after the 20hr service and raised the motor all the way on the transom. Hit 6K RPM's for the 1st time with the 18.5 prop. I was at 48 mph at 6K with 3 people and 1/2 a tank. My slippage is only 6% according to Mercury's calculator. Looks like I'm dialed as much I am going to get dialed! Put about 65 miles on her yesterday.

Jonas had a good time handling her for half the trip. Personal auto pilot!

That sounds great Danny.
She will loosen up with more hours.
6% is a strong number.

[Snookerd]

Thanks Sandy. I am so pleased with it! I have to say, being jacked that high with low slippage, those new lower units do NOT need to run low like the 1st gen lowers. I know offshore you run slower, but running close to 50 to get out to Tampa Bay and back to the ramp sure feels good.

[DonV]

Outstanding Danny, the best part is getting those 65 miles at half the $$$ it would cost me with my old EFI clunker!!!

[Snookerd]

Don-It's crazy, the efficiency is 4mpg at 25mph!

[DonV]

I hope that made you feel better!!!! I only dream about 2 mpg and that's going down hill, with the tide and with a tail wind!!

[Snookerd]

lol, that good feeling is offset by the price tag(as you know, the gas savings will never offset unless I go to the Bahamas 2-3 times a year! Not a bad way to get my money's worth!), but your motor is reliable and you can do what ever you want with that cash difference!