Search results

If you are familiar with rear end ratios in cars, there is a good analogy that explains prop pitch. Changing prop pitch is like changing a car's rear end ratio. Let's say you are looking for a good ratio for 1/4 mile drag racing. You might choose a 4.56 or a 5.14 to one ratio for better /...

When replacing 4.80 X 12 tires, I have always replaced them with 5.30 X 12, load range C tires. May not really make much difference, but I figure "bigger is better" in this case. I have never had a fit problem, and since they are a little taller they are turning fewer revs at 60MPH than the...

I would still consider running your pair of fours. The comparison between the 20's and a 40 is somewhat relevant to your situation, but probably not so relevant that I would not try your 2 X 4 setup. Keep in mind you have a valid reason for the 2 X 4 setup. You are not really looking to get...

While I totally agree that paying the dealer for a couple of hours labor is usually not a deal breaker, I have, on two separate occasions, done what you outlined above: I pick up the motor / controls, mount them myself, and then return the boat to the dealer for PDI check-out, et cetera. Both...

Wire winches can be great when they are new and fresh. But beware, as they get older, and the wire develops some "fish hooks", it can be painful when you grab the bare wire and get one of these to stick you in the hand. Not a reason not to use wire, just a heads up that it can / will bite you...

I know a lot of folks who swear by power loading - but there are many good reasons NOT to power load. In some places it is illegal - I cannot re-call where in my travels I saw the signs, but posted at the ramp was a notice that there was a fine for power loading (for those who got caught...