Had the boat out over the holiday weekend and tested it out some more. The prop is the yamaha 15-1/2” 17P 3 blade, maxed out at 5100 rpm and 30 mph, trims all the way up and engine trimmed in various positions to test, got nothing. Also 1.3 mpg seems low. Do you think it being mounted on the...
I agree they’re great at low speed but between work and kids my time is limited so it would be nice to get offshore faster would mean more time fishing.
Yes tabs all the way up, plugs and thermostat have been changed and about 350 hours on the motor. I also raised the motor after the permatrim was installed.
I have a 2015 2520XLD with a F300 and a permatrim. On Parkers website it says this boat will hit 40 MPH when maxed out and I’m only getting 30kts max at 5300 rpm’s. This leads me to believe my boat isn’t running as efficiently as possible. I’ve raised the motor holes to stop cavitation and the...
I’m noticing my boat will not get over 5300 rpm’s and 30kts. On the Parker website it says this boat will hit 40 MPH at full speed and I’m not getting near that. This leads me to believe my boat is not running as efficient as possible even after the permatrim and raising the motor. Is anyone...
Installed the permatrim this weekend and got the boat into the water. Not really any performance difference then the above post on flat seas. I was out on Vineyard Sound in 3' seas and I noticed the the boat does handle better in a following sea though I was cruising at 22kts and no pounding. In...
I have a Tundra and tow my 2520XLD with a single 300 short distances all the time with no issues, just take your time. Also I wish I did have the twin 200's. This is a heavy boat and with full gear, gas, and crew it would use a little more power and torque. Theres a big difference between the 23...