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187 SunDeck struggles to plane
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tabs made a planing and hole shot improvement bow is level for safe view of waters ahead now will a 19 pitch prop add that much more top end i dont know im sure some no doubt but i think this is the max speed for a 115hp on this size boat love the boat size shape etc but 32 mph be sweeter also have added much recommended yamaha ring free fuel additive we purchased this used as well and i do not know the hours on the motor 2005 thx d
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oh first time with smart tabs and i have set in the # hole setting
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yamaha recommends ringfree the entire ownership of the motor its tad pricy but u don't need a lot 2 ounces to start off then one once per ten gallons
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Which hole#? I am in second from the end(furthest from the boat)dalouie2 said:oh first time with smart tabs and i have set in the # hole setting -
my bad typing error im in the middle hole im calling number three
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i just guessed the hole pic middle of the road our boat is planing right up now i posted about mph anyone that runs same motor boat getting these numbers of are they able to preform better let us readers know
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I have Fundeck 187 with Yamaha 115 and have similar issues with planing. Boat ran great in Florida (salt water ; no bottom paint) but when we moved to Montana, performance dropped significantly to the point it will not plane with 6 adults.
Installed trim tabs but no real noticeable difference.
Would any of the following make a difference?
- change from salt water to fresh water
- increase in altitude from sea level to 3000 feet
Currently running Yamaha prop with 16 K marked on it. I assume this is their K series prop at 16 pitch. I believe size is 13-1/3". Would a different prop help?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
