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Your 1998 273 will be all composite. None of the 273s were built with wood.

Hopefully, the lower unit fix will solve your issues. All in all though, it is very hard to beat a 24 Raker on that hull.

I test drove the Phoenix 618 with F150 SHO at the Yamaha test center Tuesday morning. It had a 22 pitch Yamaha prop and the holeshot with 2 people on board was plenty good. Top speed was around 60 at...

You won't find a wiring diagram, and I don't think they were ever made public. As for any other parts, try C and O Marine, a sponsor on this forum. The 389 was way ahead of its time, and still drives...

yes, you have some sort of significant issue. This rig, with a good running 150 should be turning about a 24 pitch three blade somewhere between 5500 and 6000 rpms at WOT, depending on engine height....

I don't see going any higher in pitch than where you are. Do you have a hole shot the way it is?

Yes, all the 196's were all composite.

hsb is really close on the weight estimate.

Super looking project and very nice workmanship. Finish, upholstery, etc all looks really good. Floor looks solid too. It's a boat certainly worth what you're putting into it.

If the above suggestion isn't it, see if the bottom cushions are velcro'd in to the shells. If so, pull them out and see if this exposes any hardware.

If possible, post a pic. This may jog my...

no, I sure don't, but I wish I did. About all I have is maybe a brochure or two and some OMC boat group clothing! I sold the HS clothing a couple of years back.

I'll be glad to help anyone on the...

I wish they were still made also. I'd still be working for them. Coolest stripe in the history of bass boats.

South Mississippi, on the Coast. Brackish water river fishing.

I know this is an old thread, but any 196 out there is all composite, no wood. I worked at the plant when they were built and designed.

I would think that was around a 1200 pound hull. Maybe a 75 mph boat?