TBuck2003
Moderator
Whipper. I've had the extra weight of the 3.0L power plant since I bought the boat new in 08. It really runs better in slightly choppy water and with a passenger. Had it out Saturday but the lake was packed and didn't get to string it out yet, it's still in break in mode so just taking it easy. I've got to try some bigger wheels because my 28 QIV-OT Hydromotive slips like crazy out of the hole. Seems like it needs a prop with larger blades. Ran it last week with a 28 Trophy plus to 92.5 and that was at 5600rpm. This beast has a lot left in her. At 92.5 it was on a rail until I trimmed it up another bump and that was when it fell off the pad and took a hard right turn. My son was in the passenger seat and he looked at me and said dad what just happened, I told him I just found out how high I could trim it. Weather here has sucked lately but next week we will be back on the water finishing the break in process and hopefully stretching it out a bit. Just think I don't have enough prop for top end yet.
Scott,
You need a block off ring put on your 28 OT. That will stop the slippage out of the hole. You will then most likely need SPVS holes in prop (Single) to adjust for hole shot. There is a lot of torque and exhaust coming through that beast !!! Easily fixed...