Recent content by PsychoXP18CC

Check laws in your state to insure compliance. PFD's are mandatory for all riders. Spotter necessary. Work out some simple hand signals with the riders, speed up, slow down are the main two. Start them out in the slickest water you can find, then work them up to find their comfort level...

When researching/shopping for my rig, the F70 weighed considerably less than the Yamaha F90. Not saying the weight difference makes up for the 20 less HP, not at all. But it is yet another variable to consider. I pull towables behind my Xpress XP18CC with a 70hp engine, and it'll tow faster than...

As for the whole amp/hr thing, an electric motor is an electric motor, and Ohm's law applies universally. Let's throw some arbitrary numbers out there just for the purpose of discussion. Say you have a 1hp motor that draws 10amps at 12v, and you run it on a 100 amp/hr battery. It will last...

TM's are like outboards in the aspect that nobody ever wished they'd gotten a smaller one. I have a 24v 70lb on my 1860 and it hauls butt in calm water. It will fight against a decent current too. And it'll perform just fine in a higher wind than I want to fish.

When it comes to pulling towables, my research told me that most bars, even wake towers, are not rated for them. In fact, I could not find a single one that was rated for towables, but I hesitate to say that their isn't a single one on the market. All of them I found are restricted to skiing and...

I was wanting to find something similar to what you are looking for, but wasn't 100% sure exactly how I wanted it built, or even if I'd like it in the long run. Then I stumbled across this...

If you end up with the XP18CC and the F70, I can let you know what I experienced with mine when setting it up. I won't swear it's the best setup out the for this rig since there are so many different combinations available, but it's definitely a notable gain in almost every aspect while...

I see the monster setback plates on the big bass boats up here in NE Tx all the time. Most run 10-12". That being said, I agree with the concern about hanging the weight that far back on a transom that might not be able to handle it. Leverage principle. The farther back you move it, the more...

The more you trim up, the higher it will try to carry the bow, and holeshot will suffer. I don't think that will stop your problem though. Do everything you can before you put a bandaid (hydrofoil) on it. Those things are quick fixes (term used loosely) for people who refuse to setup their rigs...

Yep, I think that's a bit small for power on that hull. I run an F70 on mine and wouldn't go smaller. I'm not disappointed with mine, not even close. And no doubt different people have different expectations. Resale with that small of a motor would be less than ideal too. A factor if you plan...

I'd be very interested in seeing performance data from your rig. My XP18CC has an F70 on it, and I've been playing around with Powertech props a bit myself since adding a jackplate to it. I can touch 40mph with mine running a minimal load, 38mph with just me and normal fishing load, and I rarely...

If ride in chop is a concern, then stay away from flat bottom or Mod-v hulls completely. Neither design will handle chop without beating you to death. Deep-v or the like will always ride better. That being said, I went to a center console boat specifically so I can stand and run the boat...

I love my XP18CC, mine has the 70 on it. Not trying to steer you away from the 90, but consider the added weight of the 90 before you decide once and for all. My little 70 does pretty good. I've added a 6" setback jackplate and re-propped mine, improving just about every aspect of handling and...

A buddy of mine found an old tin hull cuddy cabin here in Tx, sitting in a field complete with bullet holes and all. He bought it for a great price, and I cringed when he told me there was no title for it. Well, just last week he went to TPWD and told them the boat was sitting on his own...

Don't be so quick to dismiss the use of a jackplate on any boat. They help in a few other ways than just getting more skinny. Best money I've spent on my rig.