Prop testing

[Tim Powell]

Finally got a break in the wind yesterday morning for a little bit. I ran my 30 X-O/B, 30 BC Performer 4, and 32 BC Performer 3.

I was solo, loaded to fish, empty livewell, 1/2 tank fuel and 60lbs ballast.

First I ran the 30 x-o/b as its my current fishing prop. I tried it at several different heights but it liked to be at 1/2" above best. I made 3 passes with it and each pass was 98.xx @ 5950. This left me scratching my head as I turned the prop on a 90 degree day to 6150 and it was in the 40s yesterday morning at safe light.

I loaded up and swapped to the 30 BC P4. Made 3 passes and it liked to be a touch above 1/2" best. It ran 98.0 @ 5850.

I swapped to the 32 BC P3 and made 3 passes with it, it liked to be a touch above 1/2" as well. It ran 98.0 @ 5850.

So I load up, scratch my head some more, change back to the 30 x-o/b and go fishin.

This morning we fished a tournament and I noticed the idle wasn't very smooth, and it would only turn 5600-5700 loaded with 2. I get the boat home and pull the cowl, start checking the plugs and find #6 is bad/fouled. I have a new set of plugs on order and should have them by Wednesday. If the wind will lay I will make a few more passes.


I reckon 98 on 5 cylinders ain't too bad?

[Pickwicked Basser]

I just knew when I started reading that you was finally break 100. You will get it eventually.

[BASS 1]

That thing is gonna make you work for the "Trips"
good luck and be safe Tim.

I have 7 hours on mine now, haven't had a good stretch to run yet due to dirty water but she'll jump to 80 quick. Top has been 83.7 then got out cause of crap in water.

[hooken203]

What caused the plug to foul? Not very common these days.

[Leebob]

What caused the plug to foul? Not very common these days.

Too much puttin around. lol

[Tim Powell]

Too much puttin around. lol

Kevin,

I had a thermostat stick open at Batesville and then I went fishin one day and idled from spot to spot. DBR adds extra oil so I believe I fouled the #6 plug the day I idled around. The wind had been blowing so much that I hadn't run hard enough to notice it. But I did notice yesterday that the idle quality sucked so that's why I started checking the plugs. Also, the plugs are the original set, I don't like to fix something that isn't broken and I tend to push the factory set of plugs a little longer than recommended.

I ordered a new set of plugs last night and I should see them by Wednesday.

[Cartes Custom]

Sir, I want a ride in that rocket!

[Woody22]

Finally got a break in the wind yesterday morning for a little bit. I ran my 30 X-O/B, 30 BC Performer 4, and 32 BC Performer 3.

I was solo, loaded to fish, empty livewell, 1/2 tank fuel and 60lbs ballast.

First I ran the 30 x-o/b as its my current fishing prop. I tried it at several different heights but it liked to be at 1/2" above best. I made 3 passes with it and each pass was 98.xx @ 5950. This left me scratching my head as I turned the prop on a 90 degree day to 6150 and it was in the 40s yesterday morning at safe light.

I loaded up and swapped to the 30 BC P4. Made 3 passes and it liked to be a touch above 1/2" best. It ran 98.0 @ 5850.

I swapped to the 32 BC P3 and made 3 passes with it, it liked to be a touch above 1/2" as well. It ran 98.0 @ 5850.

So I load up, scratch my head some more, change back to the 30 x-o/b and go fishin.

This morning we fished a tournament and I noticed the idle wasn't very smooth, and it would only turn 5600-5700 loaded with 2. I get the boat home and pull the cowl, start checking the plugs and find #6 is bad/fouled. I have a new set of plugs on order and should have them by Wednesday. If the wind will lay I will make a few more passes.


I reckon 98 on 5 cylinders ain't too bad?

Hey Timbo, It will take all my cylinders to twist them wheels. I may can get close if I move my transducer so I turn a few more "R"s. This was 1/4 below to even with full fish load and my 29 Hydro that Todd had tightened up close to 30. Woody

[Tim Powell]

Remove that LSS2 and get your motor up