Recent content by Jedgar

I've got a 2017 Grizzly 1860 with a 2017 Yamaha F70 4 stroke, with a Turning Point Hustler 13.75"d X 15"p 3 blade aluminum prop. Been putting the boat together for a few months (steering, console, poling platform, elec system, 24V trolling motor, etc.), but will have it in the water in the next...

Sounds like something could be improved with your set-up, prop, engine height, something: Suzuki DF90A on a Sea Ark XV18CC gets to 45mph, see...

Did you get it back in the water yet? If so, does the 40 HP push it OK? ( What top speed ). I'm looking to put an 1860 pkg together and hoping a new Suzuki 60 would be a good match. Yours looks great. Anybody used the Eva foam floor pads (from harbor freight, $9 for a pack,1/2" thk) for...

So, you think a 60 HP would be enough motor?? (Suz 60 weighs 230 lbs, Merc 60 weighs 260, Suz 90 weighs 343 lbs). Also, any opinions on Turning Point propellers ? ("hustler" (al) or "express mach 3" (cres))

Looking to find a Tracker Grizzly 1860 (or equivalent/better), hopefully used but if I get tired of looking in a month or 2 I'll buy new. Need input on what motor & HP the boat needs. I'm thinking a 60HP would be a good match. I don't care about breaking 40mph that much, but do want the boat...