Yea the jackplate was on it when I bought it. I have a 21p Trophy plus on it right now. Haven't measured the prop to pad. Kind of new to boats, so still figuring all this out. Jumps up on pad like a...
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Yea the jackplate was on it when I bought it. I have a 21p Trophy plus on it right now. Haven't measured the prop to pad. Kind of new to boats, so still figuring all this out. Jumps up on pad like a...
What's the right prop for a 19.5 ft boat with a 2005 Merc 150 xr66? I'm only getting 55 mph at 5800 rpm with a 8' jackplate, and I just don't feel that's correct. Any suggestions?
In the search for a new boat after selling mine, I've run across a 2002 Aries that's in decent shape and I feel fairly priced but from all the research I've done I can't find anywhere or anybody that...
In the search for a new boat after selling mine, I've run across a 2002 Aries that's in decent shape and I feel fairly priced but from all the research I've done I can't find anywhere or anybody that...
Yes, I've had Riverside work on some things with my boat. But I'd like to have more than 1 option when it comes to repair. I've heard the Johnsons were good motors, but are they even being made...
I am happy with the 115 I have when it's running., but I also know it can be tricky depending on years and models on stuff. It's also hard in my area to find anybody who works on OMC stuff.
Currently have a 98 Evinrude Intruder 115 on my first boat, a 98 Javelin 379b. I've been told I need to upgrade the motor even though I'm perfectly fine with my little 115 at 50 mph all day long.
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I appreciate everyone's suggestions and insight! I apologize for not updating this in a while, as it's been a crazy spring/summer. I found a 1998 Javelin 379b (18ft) with a 115 Evinrude on it in my...
fishingmike, I think you've hit on the big difference on what I'll usually be on instead of maybe some western or northern lakes. I won't be on what I consider "big" water hardly at all, so getting...
Ah. So I'm guessing if there is a Gambler boat forum, there must be a specific forum for everything. Thanks for the heads up!
From what I can tell, they are a small builder known for speed (go figure) and looks. Might have found a little gem, but the motor won't go in reverse. Thinking it might be a simple fix, and at 2k...
dkibat, I agree. That's why I'm not concerned about getting a jet first thing. Maybe if/when I start fishing tournaments in a couple of years or something I might want to get faster, but I have a...
lilduckx3, I guess it's all relative, as I've had others say that Hydro Sports were just fine. In fact I found one yesterday randomly on Facebook that was a 98 and it shined like she was brand new...
Good info. I appreciate it. Like I said, it's a big step up from piddling around with a trolling motor in a 12' john boat! I will find a compression tester to have handy.
So it's pretty much a tournament thing then. I was assuming so, and definately see why it's important there. A boat's mpg economy is a great point. I don't mind fast, as long as it's for a reason...
Hello all. Newbie here. I have decided to get into bass fishing a little more seriously, so my john boat just isn't going to work anymore. I've looked at A LOT of posts, forums, articles and looked...
I am 6'5", so a bigger boat is a must just so I can fit into them. 18' at least. I've looked at aluminium boats, but I feel they're usually just to small for me. I get the cool factor in going fast,...
Hello all. Newbie here. I have decided to get into bass fishing a little more seriously, so my john boat just isn't going to work anymore. I've looked at a lot of posts and forums and looked at some...