Yamaha 3-Cylinder on Express 1546VJ

[boben1968]

I have a 1997 1546VJ Express 6 gallon tank, trolling motor, loaded ice chest 2 people. I Just bought a 1999 Yamaha 25 3-cylnder. I have not ran motor yet. Stiiting on a jack plate1" above bottom of boat, set back 9-10". I have a new Power Tech 10 1/8 x 11P SRA prop. I thinking I need a 12P. Would this be a good place to start? I am going to run it this weekend loaded and check the RPM's with a tach and go from there. This boat weights over 300#. I think heavier than like a 1544 Weld Bilt. Any thoughts? Thanks..

[RODBENDER]

I have a mega 25 and my prop is 13 progressive with a marsh cup. I turn 5,500 rpm's. top speed of 43. Sounds like a great ride might need to tone done the pitch. Might be turning too much rpm's and actually losing speed. Good luck getting it worked out I will anxious to hear what yo find out.

[boben1968]

Thanks...

[scott craft]

Originally Posted by boben1968

I have a 1997 1546VJ Express 6 gallon tank, trolling motor, loaded ice chest 2 people. I Just bought a 1999 Yamaha 25 3-cylnder. I have not ran motor yet. Stiiting on a jack plate1" above bottom of boat, set back 9-10". I have a new Power Tech 10 1/8 x 11P SRA prop. I thinking I need a 12P. Would this be a good place to start? I am going to run it this weekend loaded and check the RPM's with a tach and go from there. This boat weights over 300#. I think heavier than like a 1544 Weld Bilt. Any thoughts? Thanks..

What happened to the one you had that was running 36-37 on a loaded boat?

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by scott craft

What happened to the one you had that was running 36-37 on a loaded boat?

[scott craft]

This one:

Originally Posted by boben1968

I have an Express 1546VJ on a 10" jack plate. Yamaha 25 3-cylinder stock with a 10 1/8 x 11P Power Tech . Boat loaded with two people runs great. Around 36-37 MPH. This boat is heavier than like a 1544 Weldbuilr...

[T-Bone]

:*****: Right Right Gotcha !!!! :*****:

[weedeater]