Speed

[weedeater]

Weedeater's 25 is a long way from stock and so are 40's running over 40.[/QUOTE]

to be honest my motor runs no differnt now then before I had my carb work done, the biggest gain was my exhaust being opened up. If I would be willing to sacrifice the life of my motor and have it port, polished and head shaved it would do alot more but right now all I have is a 25hp 3 cylinder with 40 carbs that are restricted in jets due to me not wanting to do block work but if I wold have more done this motor would most likely see 40mph but then agin I bought a 200hp on a boat so I could go fast if I wanted and save the life of the 25 for what its made for.

[scott craft]

Originally Posted by fishfighter

thanks ray, but you in lake charles i am in lafayette , that is a long way to go just to try out a prop, and i believe the tunnel cup on it will be to much, i have access to others close by to be able to try out different props just didn't get around to it yet, i had a 40 evinrude on a 15foot tunnel and i put some tunnel cup on a 17p prop and it made a big difference picked up around 5mph but i still was only running 36-37 by myself, lol 40-42 would be awesome

You can buy a tiny tach for around 40 dollars. That would tell you where your rpm's are and give you an idea of what direction you would need to go on another prop.

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by fishfighter

o and i believe a 14p stainless prop

you maybe very suprised at what a 13p or even a 12p with cup would do

[Dink]

Difference is the hull. If I was to do that, I'd need a spoiler to stay in contact with the water.......I haven't even removed the restricted plate on it.....may do that before I use it again, just to see.

[scott craft]

Originally Posted by weedeater

Weedeater's 25 is a long way from stock and so are 40's running over 40.

to be honest my motor runs no differnt now then before I had my carb work done, the biggest gain was my exhaust being opened up. If I would be willing to sacrifice the life of my motor and have it port, polished and head shaved it would do alot more but right now all I have is a 25hp 3 cylinder with 40 carbs that are restricted in jets due to me not wanting to do block work but if I wold have more done this motor would most likely see 40mph but then agin I bought a 200hp on a boat so I could go fast if I wanted and save the life of the 25 for what its made for.[/QUOTE]

You could get Danny Thibodeax in the Bluff to modify your reed plate if you had the metal reeds and stops still. He's done a lot of motors like yours and they run really well with that modification alone and no change in motor life. My 30 yamaha with the reed plate alone was running 32-33 with just me in the boat and negative trim.

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by Dink

Difference is the hull. If I was to do that, I'd need a spoiler to stay in contact with the water.......I haven't even removed the restricted plate on it.....may do that before I use it again, just to see.

what kind and size boat are you pushing

[weedeater]

You could get Danny Thibodeax in the Bluff to modify your reed plate if you had the metal reeds and stops still. He's done a lot of motors like yours and they run really well with that modification alone and no change in motor life. My 30 yamaha with the reed plate alone was running 32-33 with just me in the boat and negative trim.[/QUOTE]

the reed plate was worked over also....all that I have though is the carbs, reed plate and exhaust but like I say carbs are limited still on jets

[scott craft]

Originally Posted by weedeater

You could get Danny Thibodeax in the Bluff to modify your reed plate if you had the metal reeds and stops still. He's done a lot of motors like yours and they run really well with that modification alone and no change in motor life. My 30 yamaha with the reed plate alone was running 32-33 with just me in the boat and negative trim.

the reed plate was worked over also....all that I have though is the carbs, reed plate and exhaust but like I say carbs are limited still on jets[/QUOTE]

You don't need bigger jets. Danny could really help you out on that motor.

[Dink]

Originally Posted by weedeater

what kind and size boat are you pushing

13ft Boston Whaler

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by scott craft

the reed plate was worked over also....all that I have though is the carbs, reed plate and exhaust but like I say carbs are limited still on jets

You don't need bigger jets. Danny could really help you out on that motor.[/QUOTE]
it does all it needs for me, if someone buys it they can put more money in it, I have a boat to do 70+ no use in me spending more on this one

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by Dink

13ft Boston Whaler

guessing its pretty light

[fishfighter]

Originally Posted by Raymond

How you have enough motor to turn a 17p prop??? I am in and out of Laf all the time, not a big deal. Would suggest calling Toups in Abbeville.

that was on my old motor evinrude had a bigger foot and plenty of tourque, i have a yamaha now

[Big Country7807]

Running a 16ft express with a 70hp yamaha and might get 40mph! 17 pitch prop.

[MarshrunnerBoats]

Currently, we have an old,1980's 25 merc on a 16.5' new Marshrunner, and it makes 28-30 mhp. With a newer motor, you get more speed, of course!

paul

[CajunChristian]

You guess. 4 stroke, 4 cylinder, 40hp Merc with a 60 ecu, turning a 16 pitch prop 6250 rpm on an Edge 556. You will see a lot more of these hulls real soon.

good2.mp4 video by 1995US1 - Photobucket

good2.mp4 video by 1995US1 - Photobucket

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by CajunChristian

You guess. 4 stroke, 4 cylinder, 40hp Merc with a 60 ecu, turning a 16 pitch prop 6250 rpm on an Edge 556. You will see a lot more of these hulls real soon.


good2.mp4 video by 1995US1 - Photobucket

can't pull a pic up but I would like to see one of the 4strokes hoped up

[scott craft]

Originally Posted by CajunChristian

You guess. 4 stroke, 4 cylinder, 40hp Merc with a 60 ecu, turning a 16 pitch prop 6250 rpm on an Edge 556. You will see a lot more of these hulls real soon.


good2.mp4 video by 1995US1 - Photobucket

Nice to see you here Danny.

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[PaulMyers]

What you been up to Danny? I haven't seen you since you left CITGO.

EVO

[fishfighter]

i got my boat up to 38mph saturday, with the wind and the current pushing down river, it was awesome, but i was only doing 26 up river hahahaha

[Natural Light Kid]

Originally Posted by CajunChristian

You guess. 4 stroke, 4 cylinder, 40hp Merc with a 60 ecu, turning a 16 pitch prop 6250 rpm on an Edge 556. You will see a lot more of these hulls real soon.


good2.mp4 video by 1995US1 - Photobucket

Never heard of an edge boat. Where can I find some info on one? Not to be smart, but what makes them so special?