Recent content by TippyCanoe

In Seattle I think the going rate is in the $20-$25 per foot range depending on the level of buffing needed. Just had my 23' done for $460 cash. 3 people worked 6 hours on it pretty much nonstop. Interior and exterior full detail. Looks good.

I know this is an old thread but I'm wondering if anyone else has experience with the Enertia prop. I have been looking to get a 15p or 16p for my 230 Overnighter with a 5.7L and Alpha drive. By the look of your numbers you could handle a 15p too which would get your WOT RPM's closer to 4800...

Thanks SeaRide...What prop are you running? The 17" pitch Vengeance? I would like to see my speed closer to 45. What speed are you cruising at in the 3200-3400 rpm range. I see you have an EFI which gives you a little edge over my no FI engine.

I took the boat out a few times last week and did not notice the problem again. I was able to reach 41 MPH @ 4600rpm on the GPS. I haven't had the boat long enough to find my true WOT. The issue I noticed this week is it doesn't clunk into and out of gear and sometimes seems to stick in gear...

I tried spinning the pro with the boat in gear and in the direction of resistance I was able to sping the prop slowly. Now I'm a pretty large guy and did put some muscle into it. The shaft did spin with the prop as well. I guess it sounds like it could be the coupler? Is there anything else...

I also grew up boating in those same waters with my siblings and cousins. I now have a 6 year old and a 3 year old and I just bought my first family friendly boat. I have owned a 18' Olympic fishing boat for the past 12 years that my wife won't go out on due to no toilet. We just bought a 1998...

I hope it's not the coupler! The engine and drive only have 250 hours so I would think that the coupler would be good still. What causes a coupler to go bad? Is that something a mechanic would see during an outdrive service. It recently had one. Also, the pro and hub are new, how likely is...

I just purchased a new to me 1998 230 Overnighter with a 5.7 L 250 HP and Alpha One drive. The boat only has 250 hours on it and runs great. I had it checked out by a repuatable marine mechanic before I purchased it and had him install a new 3 blade aluminum prop 15x17 i think. I took the...