Well guys, I'm glad to report after knocking the hook out this thing ran like a whole new boat. Top speed went from 31 and plowing to 38 and a nice attitude. It really is amazing the difference in how the boat ran. Thanks for everyones help.
Ok. So I went out this morning to take some pictures of the bottom of the boat. They didn't turn out to well and you couldn't see much so I didn't go through the trouble to post them however the more I looked at it I realized where the hook came from. I guess over the years whoever had this...
I'll try to get pics today of the hook to see if you guys think it is enough to be causing me this issue. Makes sense thought because at cruise speed it rides nicely. The faster you go the worse it gets. It is definately a hook from the factory. I'm begining to think that this hull just...
Ill try to get it weighed. There is a landfill right around the corner from me. I honestly dont think this is the problem thought as I can easily lift the tounge of the boat trailer and push it around easily by myself. I'll try to do this though to eliminate it as a problem.
I don't have a way to physically weigh it but I know the boat weighs 400 lbs from factory.
Engine is spec'd at 250lbs
2 batteries x 50 lbs=100lbs
12 gal of fuel x 6 lbs=72 lbs
Approximately 100 lbs miscellaneous
and my self 270 lbs
Roughly 1200 lbs total
The fuel cell, batteries, and myself...
Hello guys! Great forum you've got here. Got an issue with a boat I picked up this winter. Its a 2001 Landau 1680 Modified V with 60 Mercury 2 stroke engine. It has side console steering and is rated for max HP of 60. The boat planes easily and cruises nicely however when I apply full...