OB-19 Memorial Day 2024, MikeBateman5/Batedunie

[mikebateman5]

Thanks for the pre-research Tom. I am going to be using the boat this coming weekend, so I will check the tach setting again, as well as pay closer attention while running the boat and report back.

[mikebateman5]

We took the boat out again this weekend!

Crabbed the Indian River in the morning on Friday and Saturday.



Then we took a big crew out to anchor up at a beach in Rehoboth Bay. We had 4 adults and 2 kids. Boat did great. Had to be conscious of weight distribution, but the engine didn't show any signs of the extra weight.



I didn't mess with the tach until after we used it so i don't have any updated numbers, but I did have it on the wrong setting, and after i fixed it I briefly ran it on the hose in the driveway and it appears to be working now. Before, it wouldn't rev past 2600, and after I fixed it it would easily go over 3000 on the hose. I'll get the updated numbers for the full range next time so i can start to dial in the prop. But I'm still very happy with the initial numbers. I was able to get it to hit 38 mph, in flat calm water with just myself, my youngest daughter and the crabbing gear.

Mike

[Jeff]

Nice Mike!!! Jeff

[TomW1]

Nice Mike. when you get their next time with you alone or a light load you should be able to reach 6300 rpms without a problem. If your over, you need to increase pitch or increase diameter this will reduce your rpm's. Watch your tach the operating of the 90 Honda is 5300-6300rpm's you want to be at the high end with a light load. Then as you load it you will drop rpms down. Tom

[mikebateman5]

Thanks Tom! I will report back next time I use it with (hopefully) correct rpm figures.

[mikebateman5]

Went crabbing on the boat this morning! Crabs were hard to come by but happy to report the tach seems to be working just fine. Hit a top speed again of about 38 with minimal crabbing gear and only one other tiny human on board. Max rpm was 6200.

Looking forward to a great holiday weekend and lots great time on the boat!

Cheers,

Michael

[cape man]

Sounds like she's dialed in nicely!

[TomW1]

Mike that sounds great 6200rpm's at 38mph is excellent. Tom