bricker wrote: So the gauge that says "trim" and a reading of 6.6 or 7.2, for example, is reading what exactly? Anyone know of an online Operator's Manual for an Optimax 115? As for the fuel consumption, I'll set the odometer and monitor next time. (when I filled up on the way to the lake, I assumed that when the nozzle clicked 'off' it was full rather than a false click!!) Assumption is the mother of all cock-ups!! |
bricker wrote: Just bought a boat with this on the back....took it for a run on a lake today and was a little surprised to use close on $90 of fuel for an hour cruising around. I was playing around with the trim to see what effects it had on ride, etc. What consumption would you expect to get from this outboard? Also, what optimal settings am I looking for in trimming an outboard ......trim appears to be measured in degrees (or am I getting that wrong?) Boat is a 5 and a half metre McLay. Thanks in advance!! |
Steps wrote: what shouldn't be a terribly heavy boat? around 1200kg 3 guys bit of gear gross weight on water. 115 hp will give around a WoT speed 38/42 mph if ball parked propped. Bottom 'edge of well powered so lot of acceleration, star stop , getting over bow waves, a few full on good WoT or near WoT runs will quickly get above the official 37l/hr. |
Steps wrote: Hull weight 900 kg, add another 175/ 200 for engine,2 guys ave say 85 kg .. there is 300kg there. So 1200 for gross weight on water guesstimate not far off. |
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