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leonsup 
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 Topic: Plane Out QuestionPosted: May-10-2007 at 2:26pm |
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I bought a 1991 Sport recently,and even with just a couple people in the boat, it doesn't seem to plane out as soon as it should.....Any ideas?
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Nautique2001
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Posted: May-10-2007 at 3:11pm |
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How long does it take to plane out? What are your expectations? Tell more about the engine and the hours on it. What prop are you running? Is your prop in decent shape? I'm sure you'll get some feedback after you run through some facts with us.
Ken |
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leonsup
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Posted: May-10-2007 at 4:35pm |
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Ken,
285 HP, 325 hours, Prop is in great shape;I don't know if it's the original...I thought it should level out at about 30-33 MPH but it's more like 39 or 40. Thanks for your help. Steve |
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bkhallpass
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Posted: May-10-2007 at 4:51pm |
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I have not been that vintage of Sport Nautique in years, and then only a couple of times. So, I am completely speculating.
However, that vintage of sport had lifting strakes. I would expect the nose to ride higher than a ski nautique, or the sports of later years. Again, my speculation. Do you have any photos of the boat under way? BKH |
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p/allen
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Posted: May-10-2007 at 5:19pm |
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What are your rpm's at wide open throttle . This will tell us how the pitch is on your prop or if your engine is running correctly .
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Martinique87
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Posted: May-10-2007 at 7:21pm |
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For what's its worth I have a 94 Excel and the nose does ride high. Mine has a different hull than yours and its a V-drive but it wont plane out until around 30 MPH and about 3200 RPM. From there to 4600 RPM planes fine. Just would be noice to have the bow lower when wakeboarding. This summer I'm going to play around with some weight under the playpen seating and see what happens.
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