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Otter
04-23-2003, 10:01 AM
Which hole are you running your motor in for best top end and overall performance? Thanks.
Otter
04-23-2003, 12:48 PM
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Big Sky
04-23-2003, 01:07 PM
Otter,
I'll have to check when I get home, but the factory installed my motor. I would assume with all their testing they fit the holes at the maximum peformance. I have no intentions of changing the position, but I'll let you know.
Walleyes and Roosters
04-23-2003, 02:16 PM
My 617 came from factory last year mounted in the secound to the top hole (next hole would as high as it could go). Without looking I think its the third hole. Had a 23" pitch pro series prop when I fished in Michigan and it ran about 54mph at 5300 rpm. Traded for a 21" pitch because most of the lakes I fish are 3000' above sea level. Have a 19" for above 5000'. Some time sone I will raise the motor to the top to try. Any one use a jack plate? Would like to know results.
Tackleman
04-24-2003, 10:15 AM
My 150 opti came on the 3rd from the top. Still in break in mode so I haven't ran it full open for more than a split second. With a 21 Tempest it seems to want to do over 50 easily (Have been 52 speedo at almost WOT with no trimming beyond vertical).
Although, I do need to have it trimmed all the way down max when coming out of the hole fast or it feels like a may have a little cavitation or slippage.... Haven't played much with it.
mine is in the third hole from the top, works very well, its only a 115hp, runs 45-46 mph gps. I put a SE sport foil on it to get on plane faster.
Otter
04-25-2003, 06:19 AM
Thanks guys, appears I have mine mounted in the right hole.