What Engine????

[Vitamin Sea]

G'day Bill. I'm getting about 1.8 kilometres to the Litre at 4200Rpm which is pushing me along at about 55kmh.

Redbream, are you sure your mate doesnt have a fuel leak? I cant get my boat to use more than a litre per kilometre at WOT either. At WOT i'm getting 1.19 km/l.

They are pretty good numbers Shane, there is nothing between the 2 boat / motor combo's.

If I kept my right arm off the throttle a bit more I would do even better numbers, trouble is it's there, so I use it.

Speed is very similar to, which is interesting, will pay a bit more attention next time I'm out, ie; sit on 4200 exactley and see what I'm pulling.

What does yours run out to at WOT ( speed wise and RPM's )

Thanks

Bill

[skyline]

hey rod why dont you go with a tohutsu 150hp 2 stroke we have a 50hp on ours and can i tell you it goes real good. the best so far i can say.skyline.

[Shanoss]

Bill, Max revs are 5950 and she tops out at 47mph. Can get her up to 48 and a halfish if its glassy and i'm getting down on fuel.

[BigE]

just to be different how about a couple of 75 Etecs use less fuel sounding around and trollin and the safety of twins......... just a thought

BigE

[Ripples]

He Shannos

I to have a Haines Hunter 213C with a honda 225 hp on a full pod.
i maintain good fuel at cruise speed 35 to 38 klm for approx 27 to29 lph.
As with the older model Haines Hunters they were built like battle ships and need plenty of hp .Depending on your hull weight ,not sure if the 140 hp suzy is up to the task . I would recomend the 175 HP as a minimum .
Thanks Ripples

[Shanoss]

He Shannos

I to have a Haines Hunter 213C with a honda 225 hp on a full pod.
i maintain good fuel at cruise speed 35 to 38 klm for approx 27 to29 lph.
As with the older model Haines Hunters they were built like battle ships and need plenty of hp .Depending on your hull weight ,not sure if the 140 hp suzy is up to the task . I would recomend the 175 HP as a minimum .
Thanks Ripples

Hi Ripples, I'm powered by a 200hp 4 Stroke Suzuki. Not sure weather you thought it was me that wanted to re-power or not. But its actually Rod fishing that was thinking about it..

Did you have the pod fitted yourself, or was it on the boat when you bought it? How do you find it handles? I'm thinking of podding mine at some stage and am curious to know how yours worked out.. Are you able to post a few Pics of it?

Thanks

Shane

[Ripples]

Hi Shannos . i had the pod manufactured just south of brisbane, i can put you in touch with the guy. Check out the QL trim tabs recessed into the pod . manufacturer installed and fully painted the hull and sides (top job and reasonably prices)
Ihave just finished a total refit on the Hainers , approx 2 years
The boat handles magnificently, only been outside twice since completing in the last 5 weeks ,last trip i sat on 4,000 rpm for approx 44 to 45 kph in a half meter nor east chop for a quick trip to the 36 fth of the pin. I will work on the picks and post as soon as possible
Ripples

[Ripples]

Here Shane is some pictures of the boat. Hope this gives you some idea of the pod

[Shanoss]

Ripples, Did you do the whole transom as well? what sort of $$ did you pay if you dont mind me asking?

Shane

[Shanoss]

Ripples, Mate, that looks bloody fantastic! I'm starting to get enthusiastic about doing some work on the old girl. Looks like a nice job.

[Ripples]

Hi Shane
The boat was purchased as an unfinished project (previously an inboard /outboard with the flat transom that you see.The pod has been made off a template of the bottom of the hull and then follows the thickened wedge shape of the rear of the boat up the sides .
The strakes do not continue onto the pod.
Price fitted under 2k

[Spaniard_King]

Shanoss, I fitted up Ripples Honda and to be honest it's a first class job. The pod is a hull extension and was custom built for the trim tabs and the stainless ladder.

I have a few other pics if you would like a look.

[Spaniard_King]

heres a few good ones of the pod

[Ripples]

To Rod
Sorry to have ambushed your forum topic . hope the picks may help you decide your outboard of choice and hp. Good luck .

Ripples

[Shanoss]

Thanks Ripples and Garry. That set-up certainly looks the goods. I doubt i'll be able to get one done in Twonsville for anything like those dollars though. Cheers for the pics. I'll have to start working on the finance department and see how i go.

Cheers

Shane