Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Getting on Plane

Posted by maybe knot on 02/11/07 - 10:12 AM

I am having trouble getting my boat on plane. What type of carb cleaner can I use? Sometimes I have to walk to front of the boat to get on plane. It is under 17 foot long and runs great once on plane. What pitch propeller should I have on my 1978 Johnson 70 HP?

Edited by Tom W Clark on 02/11/07 - 3:16 PM

Posted by Birdman on 02/11/07 - 10:19 AM

What ever pitch you have on the boat you need to lower it.

Edited by Tom W Clark on 02/11/07 - 3:16 PM

Posted by maybe knot on 02/11/07 - 10:23 AM

Thank you.

Edited by Tom W Clark on 02/11/07 - 3:16 PM

Posted by sraab928 on 02/11/07 - 11:49 AM

I think it would be helpful to list the boat model, current prop size, rpms at WOT etc. Is this a new problem or has it always been this way?

Posted by maybe knot on 02/13/07 - 3:07 PM

this problem has been the same,could it be the carbs need cleaned by proffesionals.

Posted by sraab928 on 02/13/07 - 5:29 PM

If this problem has always existed I think you may have a setup problem. Its really hard to tell whats going on by your description. Did you ever find out your prop size or WOT Rpm's?