Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 18/19 Outrage and Mercury 150 HP Fourstroke

Posted by JRP on 03/07/17 - 2:45 PM
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prj wrote:.....

One mild irritant is the single cylinder trim/tilt system. I've established that it is either unable or unwilling to operate UP at speeds over 45 MPH or so. I'm assuming that its simply not powerful enough to overcome the thrust at that pace, as I can't imagine any sort of electronic override is preventing further trim. This only affects me on WOT speed runs, wherein I need to attempt to find optimal trim at a lower speed before kicking in the last 600 RPM or so. Ideally, to find WOT and max MPH, one can work the trim UP until blow-out, then tuck it back in slightly until it catches. I'm unable to do this......



prj wrote:
Following up on my post regarding the trim limitations at or near WOT, I have the following:

Mechanic who did the 3 year service on the motor says that the engine's design includes a computer programmed trim limiter that kicks in at 3000 RPM (if I recall correctly). .....


PRJ,

Thanks for the follow-up on your Merc 150. It's curious to read your earlier comment and latest report back-to-back. Funny how in hindsight your earlier comment now comes across as very intuitive -- you had a theory but were doubting yourself.

So tell us how you are liking the engine overall, in the long term? Still happy with the pairing to your Outrage 18/19?

Thanks - JRP