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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1997 Sylvan 16' Back Troller Select complete remodel
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<blockquote data-quote="Hanr3" data-source="post: 415673" data-attributes="member: 1055"><p>Quick update.</p><p>I had to move the group 31 trolling motor battery from under the bow to the stern, next to the starting battery. It was creating some balance issues. The bow wasn't getting above level at WOT and was plowing through bigger waves. When sitting dead in the water the bow was nose heavy, even with me in the captains chair. Since I moved it, the bow sits slightly above level on plane and she sits level in the water. </p><p></p><p>Second issue is the lack of electric/hydraulic tilt and trim on the motor. Couple weeks ago I broke the skeg off at the ramp and ground the tips off all three blades. Concrete ramp. Just ordered a new prop. Michigan Wheel 12.25" x 15 pitch. Current prop is a 12.5" x 13 pitch and runs the Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) about 5200-5400 during Wide Open Throttle (WOT). The new prop should drop my RPMs to about 5000, more inline with factory specs. Factory specs call for 4500-5500 RPMs, and they recommend staying around 5000 RPM's for optimum fuel efficiency. Current prop is on the high end. New prop should drop be down closer to 5000 RPMs and increase my top speed. It may take a little longer to get on plane, something I can live with. Not real concerned about fuel efficiency, this thing sips gas as it is. Hoping to get a little more top speed. </p><p></p><p>Second problem I will deal with this winter. Adding an electric/hydraulic tilt/trim kit. More than likely CMC tilt/trim kit. $700. The Evinrude factory 40hp comes with a tilt assist. Basically a hydraulic cylinder to lighten the load for manual tilt. No adjustment for trim on the water. Boat and motor must be balanced with each other, hence the problem with the battery on the bow. I need a good snow plowing season this year. I also want to buy a new sonar unit and trolling motor. I'll see if I can get pictures of the damage.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hanr3, post: 415673, member: 1055"] Quick update. I had to move the group 31 trolling motor battery from under the bow to the stern, next to the starting battery. It was creating some balance issues. The bow wasn't getting above level at WOT and was plowing through bigger waves. When sitting dead in the water the bow was nose heavy, even with me in the captains chair. Since I moved it, the bow sits slightly above level on plane and she sits level in the water. Second issue is the lack of electric/hydraulic tilt and trim on the motor. Couple weeks ago I broke the skeg off at the ramp and ground the tips off all three blades. Concrete ramp. Just ordered a new prop. Michigan Wheel 12.25" x 15 pitch. Current prop is a 12.5" x 13 pitch and runs the Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) about 5200-5400 during Wide Open Throttle (WOT). The new prop should drop my RPMs to about 5000, more inline with factory specs. Factory specs call for 4500-5500 RPMs, and they recommend staying around 5000 RPM's for optimum fuel efficiency. Current prop is on the high end. New prop should drop be down closer to 5000 RPMs and increase my top speed. It may take a little longer to get on plane, something I can live with. Not real concerned about fuel efficiency, this thing sips gas as it is. Hoping to get a little more top speed. Second problem I will deal with this winter. Adding an electric/hydraulic tilt/trim kit. More than likely CMC tilt/trim kit. $700. The Evinrude factory 40hp comes with a tilt assist. Basically a hydraulic cylinder to lighten the load for manual tilt. No adjustment for trim on the water. Boat and motor must be balanced with each other, hence the problem with the battery on the bow. I need a good snow plowing season this year. I also want to buy a new sonar unit and trolling motor. I'll see if I can get pictures of the damage. [/QUOTE]
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