Footin with the PLBC boys

The MC was a dog out of the hole. It has the 8,000.00 engine upgrade to the 350HP MCX, but it was hurtin' pulling out 3 deeps at the same time out of the hole. I was rocking back and fourth in the drivers seat hoping to give it some help. What I just realized though is that the MC DOES have catalytic converters on it this year. So, in that case, I have to say the boat goes like hell considering the cats.

Very solid feeling boat. All around, really really nice. I don't like how violently those non-PCM trannies engage into gear at idle, it's a bit shocking. I drove that boat for about an hour, then the 206 back-to-back. The 206 felt much sweeter, don't know why. Kinda an un-quantifiable difference. I'd have no problem owning the 197, except I feel that for 60K+, the boat brings nothing to the party.

What boat model is best suited for pulling six footers out of the water?????

Ken

Chicago Mastercraft does a really good job of getting their boats out on the water for people to ride behind and drive. Not many dealerships (any brand) are willing to bring a boat to any "challange" or event. This dealership does. It makes it nice as you get to see the differences in the boats on the water, not just in a spec sheet or brochure.

By the way, there's already talk around the shop of going for seven...

Sounds good, Mike. You, me, Keith and Tim will all be taking the same plane home from GL. We just need to sober up prior to getting on the plane. Brad, Larry, are you in? Tim, I know you mentioned you might bring your boat. Maybe he can tow us home after a weekend with the PLBC guys and gals. Hollywood, you'll see how we roll in NE.

Ken

Gotwake wrote: Chicago Mastercraft does a really good job of getting their boats out on the water for people to ride behind and drive. Not many dealerships (any brand) are willing to bring a boat to any "challange" or event. This dealership does. It makes it nice as you get to see the differences in the boats on the water, not just in a spec sheet or brochure. By the way, there's already talk around the shop of going for seven...

I agree. I think it was awesome for you guys to bring one out for us. Thanks again. Again, I thought it was a really nice boat- hope my review didn't sound ungrateful. Certainly not what I was going for.

Nautique2001 wrote: What boat model is best suited for pulling six footers out of the water????? Ken

From MC? 190 with an L18 (450hp)and a really good prop from Acme???

Alan and Joel,

The prop was a 3 blade Acme,
13.25 x 15

That would explain some.

PLBC wrote: Alan and Joel, The prop was a 3 blade Acme, 13.25 x 15 That would explain some.

Erk said on the MC site that the boat tops out at 45-46 @5100 RPM with 2 people and a full tank of gas. I believe the MCX has the 1.26:1 powerslot. Those prostar hulls just dont seem very efficient.

81nautique wrote: Kurt/Joel, Any idea what they were turning for a prop? Gotwake, We're gonna have to talk when we start organizing Green lake 07. Sounds like you're pretty well hooked up in the community and we could use some help. Alan'

The prop was a "test prop" from Acme. Chicago MC has a really good relationship with Acme, and they send over props quite a bit to try out. It was a 13.25 x 15 three blade. It did really well providing grunt and top end. Alan - anything you need, let me know! Always willing to help out.

No worries on the review and no way ungrateful! In my opinion that's what it's all about and honesty is appreciated. You see so many threads on brand X sucks or is great and the people making the posts haven't driven the boats! Only one real way to know...
I do like the dealership attitude, they put a boat on the water for you, and zero pressure from the sales guys. They let the boat do the talking, good and bad.

Hollywood,

We need to start building in the beer budget for GL next year. Maybe we can get a sponsor? We know we already have poster boys for the beer. Designated boat drivers are a must too. I don't want to end up over some waterfall or dam.

Do we need to start reserving campgrounds, hotels, motels now?

Ken

Barracuda wrote: I make my own beer at home- I'll have to brew up a special NE '07 Brew

Nice, Brad. We'll have it all ready for GL. I don't think the boys can handle it though. You can make your finished basement into a brewery.

Ken

No problem, Brad. You have the little one on the way. We'll have plenty of time next year on Lost Lake. Get ready for April 1st! You need to get yourself a barefoot suit too.

Ken

How do west coasters get in on this action ? Where is Green Lake, When is it going to happen and what do I need to bring ( other than man soda's and poontang ). It sounds way to fun to miss out on !!

M3Fan wrote: The MC was a dog out of the hole. It has the 8,000.00 engine upgrade to the 350HP MCX, but it was hurtin' pulling out 3 deeps at the same time out of the hole.

During our previous outing Hollywood, Booby and I did 3 deeps behind the 206, it pulled us right up, IRC Hollywood compared it to single behind his boat.

All of this talk does have me thinking if re-propping my boat could increase performance.

You know we never did run em side by side w/o skiers to compare hole shot and top end.

Nautique2001 wrote: For me, I need about 40MPH to step off long line or I'm toast. I can only imagine the drag on any boat with pulling 5-6 barefooters deepwater start, then establishing the correct speed for all footers. You're over-working the engine at that point, IMO. I imagine 375HP is the minimum. The Python has some serious torque too, which should overcome the drag. Problem is, the Python is no longer an option on CC boats. Ken

Ken, the motor is already pushing 2500lbs of boat through the water- a few extra footers wont hurt it. Think of all the wakeboarders running 2500lbs of ballast on a hull that already weighs 3500+ lbs. I bet my boat could pull 6 footers, as could a newer Ski Nautique.

Brad, home brew? Now we're talking!