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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1978 Starcraft 14ft
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<blockquote data-quote="suicyderider" data-source="post: 499445" data-attributes="member: 33217"><p>understandable. im not looking for a rocket ship but i think 12 is still yet slow. people keep saying 16-20 is normal and the boat was empty other than myself/wife and battery fuel tank. last night myself my dad and my 2 boys went and we cruised at 9mph no problem which is what my initial speed was with just the wife before moving around loadout definitely plays a part im aware of that i will keep updating my findings as things play out. i ordered a new prop as suggested by the mercury prop selector 12 wasnt even an option so im hoping to see at least 3mpg increase and easier to get on plane with the new one. also here are the other style foils i will be attempting to mount .. while looking for a link i believe i foudn what foil may have previously been mounted just based on the mounting hole gaps. looks like a whale tail may be an option</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Shoreline-Marine-Hydrofoil-2pc-Black/dp/B007PKBNHC/ref=sr_1_19?crid=2V3CKPEV34TOW&keywords=shoreland+marine+hydrofoil&qid=1686629854&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=shoreland+marine+hydrofoil%2Csporting%2C206&sr=1-19[/URL]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="suicyderider, post: 499445, member: 33217"] understandable. im not looking for a rocket ship but i think 12 is still yet slow. people keep saying 16-20 is normal and the boat was empty other than myself/wife and battery fuel tank. last night myself my dad and my 2 boys went and we cruised at 9mph no problem which is what my initial speed was with just the wife before moving around loadout definitely plays a part im aware of that i will keep updating my findings as things play out. i ordered a new prop as suggested by the mercury prop selector 12 wasnt even an option so im hoping to see at least 3mpg increase and easier to get on plane with the new one. also here are the other style foils i will be attempting to mount .. while looking for a link i believe i foudn what foil may have previously been mounted just based on the mounting hole gaps. looks like a whale tail may be an option [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/Shoreline-Marine-Hydrofoil-2pc-Black/dp/B007PKBNHC/ref=sr_1_19?crid=2V3CKPEV34TOW&keywords=shoreland+marine+hydrofoil&qid=1686629854&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=shoreland+marine+hydrofoil%2Csporting%2C206&sr=1-19[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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