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Old 05-22-2005, 04:54 PM
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Default Re: yamaha 150 4-stroke prop?

Bobber, I run an aluminum prop because because I tend to hit rocks while I'm hunting stripers in shallow water. How many mph does alum vs. SS tend to cost?
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Old 05-24-2005, 07:50 PM
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HatTrick - I agree with Briguy . . . Just looking at the pics it appears that your engine is mounted a little low.
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Old 05-24-2005, 08:32 PM
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HaTrick- Stick with the Alum. I fish the same areas as you and only use alum. With Stainless you run a very good chance of bending the shaft.
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Old 05-25-2005, 01:51 PM
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Hatrick, I'm with Trayder on this one. What little more you'll get from a SS could cost a ton in the rocks. [img]/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
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Old 05-27-2005, 09:35 AM
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Default Re: yamaha 150 4-stroke prop?

I'm not that concerned about speed but I am concerned with making sure the rpms etc. are right for the life of this new motor. If others with 20 footers are getting 50 mph at WOT (5500 + rpm) how much of a difference does the alum prop and the mounting hole location make to me? 40 mph is fine with me. Is it worth messing with the mounting holes this season (it's become too short already).
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Old 05-31-2005, 07:47 AM
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Default Re: yamaha 150 4-stroke prop?

What are you measuring your speed with? Water pressure or GPS? My Teleflex speedometer says 32 mph when my GPS says 40 kts. It's WAY off. From what I've read about the new Yam 150, I think you should be getting mid-40's at that RPM.
But if you're happy with performance out of the hole and RPM's, I wouldn't mess with it a whole lot. I usually cruise at about 25 kts anyway [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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Old 05-31-2005, 04:42 PM
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I took the speeds off the GPS. We don't get many opportunities for WOT in Buzzards Bay so cruising speed is probably going to be 35ish anyway.
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Old 06-14-2005, 08:32 PM
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Default Re: yamaha 150 4-stroke prop?

Thought you might be interested in this thread.

http://www.thehulltruth.com/forums/t...654725#M654725
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