1972 SeaCraft 20sf (re) build. - Page 19

Caymanboy · #1 06-17-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by drtyTshrt

As mentioned before. That 5k RPM slot looks good.
I bet you could go to a 19pitch and stay pretty close with your numbers.

I'm going to raise the engine up a notch.
Try a four blade.
And will try a 19".
I like what you are saying. ;-)

hermco · #2 06-17-2013, 01:36 PM

Nice clean job there young man.

uncleboo · #3 06-17-2013, 05:01 PM

I agree! Beautiful work!

RUSTYNTABATHA · #4 06-17-2013, 10:34 PM

the four blade should help lift the stern at lower speeds also !! maybe even try out a 5 blade.... ;-) get speed lift and load carrying..

YeA 20sF · #5 06-18-2013, 02:50 PM

Perfection.... Nuff said

Calibogue · #6 06-19-2013, 06:42 AM

By next Friday I will be ready to hang the engine!
Thanks for the info....I have been dreaming of bracket heights.

flyingfrizzle · #7 06-19-2013, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Calibogue

By next Friday I will be ready to hang the engine!
Thanks for the info....I have been dreaming of bracket heights.

From everything I have read and what I have been told this is a good starting point. Most everyone has had to raise their motor up from here and never down. So make sure you leave your adjustment so you can go higher from this point so that you can fine tune it in. I am also starting at this mark and setting the motor so all my adjustment holes will allow me to go up higher if needed.

Calibogue · #8 06-19-2013, 07:43 AM

My first start point is going to be set by my Lenco actuators.
I will measure, check form that point and hopefully the stars will align!

Caymanboy · #9 06-19-2013, 10:16 AM

Set the bracket, (even temporarily).
Then check the Lenco's.
The bracket height is more important than the Lenco's. :-)

Caymanboy · #10 06-24-2013, 06:01 AM

Ok, got a bug up my a-- Friday. Left for the islands at 2330, arrived Cat Cay 0530.
Long slow night sluggin it on the nose, wet.
I found out something I already knew, but forgot.
The new outboards may be efficient, but none of it means a crap if you aren't able to maintain a plane. Sloggin it over there at 11knts SOG, was just burnin fuel, anehoo, I made it, but was not prepared for them NOT to have fuel.
Long story short, the "Konk lived up to her name,and had a beautiful trip home and caught a dolphin. L.I.G.!! :-)