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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 08/10/15 - 4:13 PM
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See the last 2 photos here in Ron's personal page.
Looks like he mounted his 2 holes up but maybe he has raised it since?
http://www.whalercentral.com/infusion...r_id=13252
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| mtown |
Posted on 08/10/15 - 5:16 PM
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Joe,
I zoomed to 200% and it appears 3 holes up to me.
Neat to see the backround, I think he is only a few miles North of me at the beach.
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 08/10/15 - 5:20 PM
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I zoomed in also.
I see the 4 top bolt holes and the bolt is in the 3rd hole from the top leaving 1 hole below the bolt.
That would be 2 holes up unless I can no longer see.
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...cle_id=106
Anyone else see something different?
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| Backriverexpress |
Posted on 08/10/15 - 6:05 PM
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I'm with you joe I see an extra hole at the bottom ;)
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| mtown |
Posted on 08/11/15 - 5:44 AM
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My mistake. I just went back and re-read the primer on what terminology is used to determine how many holes up the motor is mounted.
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| Ron Mazcko |
Posted on 08/12/15 - 7:07 AM
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I have just read this post. Sorry for the delay.
My ETEC 90 HO is currently 2 holes up. The prop size for my SS Viper is 13 7/8 x 17.
The status of my first boat trip of this season was as follows: The water was like glass and no wind or current. I had the boat fairly loaded with only one person. I had a Full tank (22 gallons) of gas. The Rear bench seat was installed and weighs about 65 pounds. No Bimini top. At wide-open speed and by adjusting the trim, the maximum speed was 44 mph. This was at 5500 RPM's. Remember this is with the engine being two holes up. I'll probably get a 2-4 MPH increase when I put the engine at three holes up.
Since that initial trip, I've had the pleasure of many outings. With the Bimini Top on (and open) and loaded to 7 people on the boat (4 adults and 3 children) I can be on plane in 4-5 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 37 MPH (5500 RPM'S) with the Bimini Top open. The boat does sit about a 1/2" lower in the water due to the extra weight of the engine.
Overall, for my typically heavy loading, I am very very pleased. Although the engine is more expensive than the standard ETEC 90, I believe it has many "material/component" and power advantages,......... as it really is a detuned 115 set at 99 HP. Realizing that my Montauk is only rated at 100 HP this is perfect for me.
There are several reviews on this engine that go into all the material/component details that are on line. Just search ETEC 90 HO.
I'm planning on adjusting the engine to three holes up (as suggested by Tom and Many Others) next season.
I'll let you know more later.
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| Backriverexpress |
Posted on 08/12/15 - 7:15 AM
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Ron, thanks for the report ...
I'm hoping to get mine back from the dealer today or tomorrow
I'll let us know what I think .
Thanks
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| Backriverexpress |
Posted on 08/12/15 - 8:03 AM
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Ok just got off the phone with the installer
Boat is ready !!!!!
Pick up tomorrow AM
original speedo works and is hooked up !!!!
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| Backriverexpress |
Posted on 08/12/15 - 6:29 PM
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Ok tomorrow I'm going to take a bunch of photos ....
what is the best way for me to make them so you all can see them??/
I use photo bucket but seems overtime I use it or link to it ... my entire library becomes public ??
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| Backriverexpress |
Posted on 08/13/15 - 4:48 AM
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(removed link to another forum site and photos)
Edited by Joe Kriz on 08/13/15 - 10:31 AM
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| Backriverexpress |
Posted on 08/13/15 - 8:00 AM
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Ok ... So we went two holes up honestly three holes looks to me like the cav plate would be to high
As it is , laying a straight edge across it, it is above my drain hole, it looks perfect.
Tomorrow AM we are all going to the lake so we shall see how it goes !
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| MG56 |
Posted on 08/13/15 - 9:07 AM
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Backriverexpress wrote:
Ok tomorrow I'm going to take a bunch of photos ....
what is the best way for me to make them so you all can see them??/
I use photo bucket but seems overtime I use it or link to it ... my entire library becomes public ??
Well if you'd stop putting nekkit moose pictures on there you wouldn't have to worry if it was public.
I think if you go to your Photobucket settings you can set the main page and all the albums private, right now they must be public. Then make an album for the pictures you want to share and set that one as public.
It wouldn't be a bad idea to do a Project Album here for the repower.
Ok ... So we went two holes up honestly three holes looks to me like the cav plate would be to high
As it is , laying a straight edge across it, it is above my drain hole, it looks perfect. Tomorrow AM we are all going to the lake so we shall see how it goes!
The only way you are going to know for sure if the engine height is right is by seeing how the cav plate rides at speed. Obviously don't check with everyone in the boat, actually why not? Maybe loading people in the front raises the back.
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| Backriverexpress |
Posted on 08/13/15 - 10:32 AM
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Ha !!! :) you would have to dig through years of kiddo photos
OK Ill see about the album thing :)
Thank you !!!
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| Backriverexpress |
Posted on 08/13/15 - 10:36 AM
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try this.....
Joe I'm sorry if this is wrong.... Im really not the best at this....
http://s103.photobucket.com/user/back...aler/story
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 08/13/15 - 10:38 AM
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I agree with MG56.
Make some of your albums public and make other albums private on photobucket.
You could also start a Project album on repowering as mentioned above.
Or add more photos to your personal page.
http://www.whalercentral.com/infusion...er_id=2562
Please do not link to photos on other forum discussion sites.
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| Backriverexpress |
Posted on 08/13/15 - 10:43 AM
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Thanks joe.... Sorry I won't link to other sites ....
I struggled with the personal page last time....
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 08/13/15 - 11:04 AM
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Photobucket looks good.
Yes, personal pages is not for everyone for many reasons.
I wish it were easier but can't do anything about it.
Tried to change over a few years back and some people got so mad they left the site just because we were discussing changing from personal pages to something else.
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| Backriverexpress |
Posted on 08/13/15 - 11:26 AM
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The other day I tried to change my Avitar.... you can see how well I did :)
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| Backriverexpress |
Posted on 08/14/15 - 12:29 PM
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Ok .... Sorry , no report today wind came up and lake got real choppy
Decided that would not be my first day with the new rocket ;)
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| Backriverexpress |
Posted on 08/17/15 - 9:54 AM
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WOW.... 51 mph 5500 RPM
JUST ME AND 22 gal fuel. ;)
Speed recorded by "Speed Box"app
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