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Posted by Umpalot on 09/05/08 - 4:04 PM

I am the of a 2008 130 Sport Anniversary model.. it has a slow climb to plane. When it finally gets to plane all is good. it has the stock 40hp 4 stroke Merc. Is this normal. Years ago I had a new 1972 13ft with a 40hp Merc. She would get up and go...Any Ideas??

Posted by Ric232 on 09/06/08 - 8:43 AM

Let us know about the pitch. Your boat should have come from the factory with a 14P prop. That should work well with two people on board.

Posted by Umpalot on 09/06/08 - 12:51 PM

The prop os a 14P attached picture. Could it be the engine is mounted in the wrong holes??? Picture attaced. Picture of mounting to follow.

Edited by Umpalot on 09/06/08 - 1:00 PM

Posted by Ric232 on 09/06/08 - 1:14 PM

No, it's mounting location is fine. Sorry if this is a stupid question, but are you starting out with the motor trimmed all the way down? I'll share another thought with you that may help. My 130 Sport planes fine with my family of four on board. However, my family of four weighs a total of 360 lbs. I could see where the boat might struggle to get on plane if the weight of the persons on board exceeded, say, 450 lbs. With only 40hp, add'l weight makes a HUGE difference. Have you run the boat wide open and trimmed out yet? If so, what kind of speed (GPS) and rpms are you seeing? I suppose there could be a problem with your motor. If not, then your expectations might be too high.

Posted by Umpalot on 09/06/08 - 1:20 PM

#10

2 adults both at 200lbs (total 400) GPS has me at 38MPH 5500 RPM. Just talked to the dealer and he will change the prop to a 13 or 14 and put a Whale tale on free of charge. I will check it out monday

Posted by Ric232 on 09/06/08 - 2:56 PM

#12

Well, assuming your GPS is right (it most likely is), that explains your problem. While the prop may be stamped as a 14p, it's not a 14p. At 5500 rpms, you should be running 32.5 to 33 mph. If you're truly running 38mph at 5500 rpms, your prop has an effective pitch in excess of 16". Any chance you were running downstream in a 5 mph current?

By the way, I moved my motor up 1 hole and it works great. But it doesn't make anywhere near enough difference to fix the problem you're talking about.

Edited by Ric232 on 09/06/08 - 3:00 PM

Posted by Umpalot on 09/06/08 - 3:03 PM

#13

Thanks so much for the help. I will be at the dealer on Monday and wont leave until he gets it right. Only 2 weeks old.

Posted by Umpalot on 09/06/08 - 3:08 PM

#14

When you say UP one hole, do you mean you are raising the engine or placing the bolt through a higher hole. Up or down with the engine? seems a bit higher would make a change, but as you say, not sufficient enough for my issue.

Posted by Ric232 on 09/06/08 - 3:22 PM

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Umpalot wrote:
When you say UP one hole, do you mean you are raising the engine or placing the bolt through a higher hole. Up or down with the engine? seems a bit higher would make a change, but as you say, not sufficient enough for my issue.

I mean I raised the engine up. After you try 13p, try another 14p and see what happens. Let us know.

Posted by burtim on 09/06/08 - 6:08 PM

#16

I have the same boat you have except it is a 2001 and my motor is 2 stroke. My boat ran good with a 10-3/8" prop that is 14 pitch if you only have about 400 lbs or less in people on board. When I loaded it with more weight it would not plane at all. I tried alot of things and ended up with a 13 pitch prop (same diameter). I also found that the motor required raising to get the best performance. I can run with 3 bigger adults with that setup and get a decent plane out of it.

The boat did about 32 mph with two on board and the 14 pitch prop. Pitch and diameter are both important.

I'm thinking of trying a 12 pitch prop for times when I really load down the boat.

Posted by Umpalot on 09/08/08 - 3:58 PM

#17

went to the dealer today and he wanted to start with a Whale tail. Crap! all is solved, the boat jumps out of the water...Left the 14P on the boat. Top end appears to be the same. Should also help my fuel usage, not having to dig out of a hole.

Posted by Umpalot on 09/08/08 - 4:00 PM

#18

HE ALSO DID NOT CHARGE FOR THE tAIL OR INSTALLATION...PROBABLY WANTS ME TO BUY THE c-dORY i AM LOOKING AT:D

Posted by Mr Whaler on 09/08/08 - 6:07 PM

#19

Good luck with your whaler... The 50th anniversary addition 13 foot whaler is very good looking. HAVE fun!

Posted by ioptfm on 09/08/08 - 6:12 PM

#20

That's good news for you. I installed a whale tail type on mine and it also solved the same problem. Help with the bow riding high at slow speed too

Posted by BK Sports on 07/10/13 - 4:41 AM

#21

I have a 2001 130 with a merc 30 2s. Which hole are you guys mounting the engine to get best performance. I think I have a choice of three and currently in the top (lowest) mounting position.