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Summit72
New Member
Joined: Mon Oct 03, 2016 8:36 pm Posts: 1
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Newbie problems.
Hey guys new boat owner here. Having a few problems with my boat. Let me start by telling you what I bought. 16 foot modified v with a 22 hp predator 670cc mounted on a dixie surface drive. My first problem was it was starving for fuel. I read a few things on here and added an electric fuel pump. Problem solved there. Now I'm having a hell of a time getting on plane. I have had it on plane a few times but for the most part I can't get it up there. I've been trimming it trying to find a sweet spot. It's running a 10x8 prop so my question is should I try a smaller prop?? Maybe a 9x5? Or am I going the wrong direction?
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Mon Oct 10, 2016 11:33 am |
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BERNIE255
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sun Jun 16, 2013 4:43 pm Posts: 1381 Location: Avoyelles Parish/ Marksville LA
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Re: Newbie problems.
The problem is the boat. You need a mud hull or at least a flat bottom. Where you got the frame from?
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Mon Oct 10, 2016 6:13 pm |
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Russ
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:07 pm Posts: 4820 Location: West Monroe, LA
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Re: Newbie problems.
10x8 surface drive prop? Anyone know what gear ratio the dixies run? Most engines above 20hp tend to run 11x10 or 12.25x10, depending on the gearing and any mods. Can't say say I've seen too many 10x8s. Have seen a couple 9" props, because of refuge limitations, but that's not real common.
Btw, bernie, a 22hp sd should plane a 16ft mod v. Will it be ideal? Nope, but not as bad as the op is describing.
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Mon Oct 10, 2016 7:03 pm |
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Bigbend
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Sat Dec 11, 2010 6:25 am Posts: 493 Location: SWGA
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Re: Newbie problems.
You played with moving shit around in your boat? What RPMs are you at? What type of load are you running?
Mod Vs aren't the best, but you should still be planing.
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Mon Oct 10, 2016 7:09 pm |
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CypressCritter
MMT F.E.
Joined: Tue Aug 26, 2014 10:36 am Posts: 822 Location: Jefferson TX
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Re: Newbie problems.
If you don't have a tiny tach or similar, that would be the first thing I got!
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Tue Oct 11, 2016 10:31 am |
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waterfowlwarrior
MMT Member
Joined: Thu Oct 28, 2010 3:09 pm Posts: 41
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Re: Newbie problems.
Transom height is a common cause of this problem as well. Make dead sure that you have the right height for your motor. I've had to cut down one and it is not too bad of a job if you can weld aluminum.
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Thu Oct 20, 2016 1:00 pm |
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OML21
New Member
Joined: Thu Mar 01, 2018 3:54 pm Posts: 1
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Re: Newbie problems.
Did you ever get your setup running good? I am in the process of putting a 22 predator on a Dixie frame.
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Fri Mar 23, 2018 8:03 am |
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brycecheramie
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:38 am Posts: 4323 Location: Cut Off, La.
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Re: Newbie problems.
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Wed Mar 28, 2018 12:06 pm |
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Russ
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:07 pm Posts: 4820 Location: West Monroe, LA
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Re: Newbie problems.
Umm, Bryce? He didn't say what boat he was using. Stop trolling for today until you take your meds lol
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Wed Mar 28, 2018 1:04 pm |
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Russ
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:07 pm Posts: 4820 Location: West Monroe, LA
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Re: Newbie problems.
And, he's using the search. Give him credit for researching.
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Wed Mar 28, 2018 1:05 pm |
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brycecheramie
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:38 am Posts: 4323 Location: Cut Off, La.
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Re: Newbie problems.
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Mallards Only
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:23 pm Posts: 404 Location: Idaho
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Re: Newbie problems.
How wide is the hull?
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