Recent content by cadams

Ok, hopefully I can get a tach tomorrow from napa or carquest, and take it out and see what im running. So I looked and my particular motor has a WOT range of 5500-6500 rpm, so what I wanna aim for is between 6000-6500 rpms on an empty load, right? So that way when im loaded I dont drop too far...

Ya...so will just a generic tach work or does it have to be an outboard specific one? I would think just a normal one would work...so would you say I should get a tach before I buy a prop and test what I have? Will I get a conclusive test if my prop is slipping?

Ok, ill take a look at that. Ya the 1436 is a little lighter than the 1442 ncs, but only 50 lbs (180 vs 230) so there shouldnt be much difference...accept what elevation are you at? I have heard this high elevation takes a substancial amount of power from watercraft but I may be way wrong lol...

I hope this is in the right place...ill try to include as much info as I can, im new to boats. My boat is an alumacraft 1442 flat bottom riveted jon, I have a 1980 evinrude 15 hp in good condition, but needs a prop. The boat is 230 lbs, so wieght is between 930 lbs max and probably 550 minimum...

Ok ill try to include as much info as I can, im new to boats. My boat is an alumacraft 1442 flat bottom riveted jon, I have a 1980 evinrude 15 hp in good condition, but needs a prop. The boat is 230 lbs, so wieght is between 930 lbs max and probably 550 minimum for boat, motor, gear and people...