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New boat (to me) -- Need zincs/prop -- Advise?
Hi All.
We just added a power boat to our fleet (of otherwise sailboats) 1990 Four Winns Horizon 180 Cobra outdrive, 4.3L GM engine The original owner has two zincs; but I can count 4 (it's in the water right now) -- QUestion: Does anyone know if there's a zinc behind the prop? Is there a place where I can just buy a "zinc kit" for the outdrive? The "factory" prop is a 14.5 x 19 -- that's what's on there now; max RPM is supposed to be between 4200-4600 and running at 42-45mph The factory prop is on there now -- it's an ugly thing with non-smooth blades (they appear welded to the hub) and nicks out of hte blade (ala running thru mud etc) I'm getting at optimium trim 4200rpm but only 30mph. Engine is strong with good even compression. Would going down in pitch (raising RPM) help any with top speed? We're not skiers, we just want this for getting to the mainland from time to time. Oh -- and one thing that really bugs me -- the trim on these boats.... the trim guage always reads "UP" I suspect the sender is jammed/broken -- but -- should it allow you to raise it to "trailer mode" while underway? This is the 1st boat that's allowed me to do that. Thanks for any advice -josh --- AntiSpam/harvest --- Remove X's to send email to me. |
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