YAY THE BOATS BACK IN THE WATER
Righto the bro in laws boat finally was reintroduced to the sea today for its first trial runs with the new Tohatsu outboard.This has been 6 months in coming so please excuse my excitment!!!
Just thought I would post up my observations on how it performed, so if anyone else is repowering their boat it may come in handy.During the 2.5 hour cruise out from ocean reef to hillarys, to mindarie and finally home we consume approx. 15 litres of fuel while running in.This model has electric trim, so once we figured how to properly operate it we found the boat got up onto its plane and handled the chop that was around today pretty bluddy good.The boat steared well while under power and held a true line with no tendencies to pull in one direction when the motor was kicked into gear.
The outboard itself was really quiet while running and didn't miss a beat.Just have to learn the correct trim positions for optimal performance from the outboard.The motor that is installed is a direct injection type that increases or decreases ythe oil flow rate according to shaft speed (hence demand on the motor).So far everything is great but will continue with updates on how it performs.Will post pics. of the new addition soon.The new motor looks the goods I reckon (or is it just that I am excited by finally getting the Quinny back on the water).
Cheers OX
OX
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no worries mate
Will talk soon
cheers ox
Adam Gallash
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Hp
What size HP is it OX?
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OX
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Gday Adam
Mate we eventually went for a 50 hp 2-stroke and when comparing it to the old 50 johnno it absolutly pi$$es over it.Just in the process of getting prop., motor height, etc. right and hopefully wiil be able to get a top speed reading from gps.Will be posting pics of the tub soon.We are also in the process of installing a rocket launcher tube rack to allow for better rod storage on trips (hopefullly clear up a bit of deck space (more fishing room!!!).Overall thought Adam the outboard has far exceeded my expectations and performed admirably in fairly choppy conditions on Friday.Will keep you informed on how it is travelling.Hopefully someone can use this info. if they are ever faced with the problem of repowering their boat.
Cheers OX