Paul65k Flyby

[Stainless]

I'm thinking if you put a surface piercing prop and a lower unit with a low water pick up, you would gain 1000rpms at least. I prefer a torquemaster with a Bob's cone over a sportmaster. It's a faster set up, at least on my boat.

Good point Wicky, and it would be more reliable than a 3.0 SM.

[Wicky]

If you do go the nose cone route Paul, make sure to glass the nose cone on. Most will bondo it on and that will most certainly lead to cracking down the road.
http://www.screamandfly.com/showthre...pair-101/page2

[Paul65K]

Paul flying up river in his Schiada

That's awesome Dave.....thanks for posting that up.......got it saved

[Stainless]

The Optis really put a smile on your face at the gas pump. What warranty duration did you get Paul? Reason I ask is the lower unit is a weak link. I had one seize do to water intrusion. The gearcase does not have have enough room for heat expansion of the oil and pushes seals out. There are a couple of aftermarket things you can install when you go out of warranty if your concerned.


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[Paul65K]

The Optis really put a smile on your face at the gas pump. What warranty duration did you get Paul? Reason I ask is the lower unit is a weak link. I had one seize do to water intrusion. The gearcase does not have have enough room for heat expansion of the oil and pushes seals out. There are a couple of aftermarket things you can install when you go out of warranty if your concerned.

Mine had a 2 year warranty and it expired in March......I have the TorqueMaster lower unit which explains the gear ratio.....hopefully it's a little more stout.

I'll definitely hit you up if anything happens

[Stainless]

Mine had a 2 year warranty and it expired in March......I have the TorqueMaster lower unit which explains the gear ratio.....hopefully it's a little more stout.

I'll definitely hit you up if anything happens

Ok, didn't realize you have Torque Master. I have not heard of any problems with them so you should be good. Your getting a lot out of that combination, kudos to whomever set it up. Not sure if you would benefit from a Sportmaster given that your already running 75+. I wish I was close, I would gladly let you expeiriment with my SM 1.62. It only takes 20 minutes to swap gearcases.

[Paul65K]

Ok, didn't realize you have Torque Master. I have not heard of any problems with them so you should be good. Your getting a lot out of that combination, kudos to whomever set it up. Not sure if you would benefit from a Sportmaster given that your already running 75+. I wish I was close, I would gladly let you expeiriment with my SM 1.62. It only takes 20 minutes to swap gearcases.

Where are you.....N. CA??

[Stainless]

Where are you.....N. CA??

Tucson

[HB Vic]

Boat looks good 👍 can't beat outboards as far as fuel economy goes that's for sure

[Stainless]

Well...........if you head up this way gimme a call and we'll go for a ride

For sure, and I'll bring the 1.62.
Here's a few props in my stable;


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