U may have to relocate ur gas tank to the front. Just gotta see how it acts after u cut the pods off
True dat!!
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| Author: | wtyner86 [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 1:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 1450 boat, what size motor |
I have a heavy 1450 boat, my 18hp dixie wouldn't plane it out. Would a 27 hp prodrive do it justice? Here's some pics of the boat. |
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| Author: | dillakilla12 [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 4:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
Cheapest thing to try first is chopping those pods off! They gotta go! True dat!! |
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| Author: | dillakilla12 [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 4:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
Is that a short shaft or long shaft? True dat!! |
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| Author: | Trousertrout [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 4:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
Been searching and most good speeds are done without pods like dilla said |
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| Author: | dillakilla12 [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 5:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
U may have to relocate ur gas tank to the front. Just gotta see how it acts after u cut the pods off True dat!! |
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| Author: | wtyner86 [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
It's a short shaft, I don't think I want to cut the pods off. I know it's supposed to be better without them, but i was only getting 10mph before I put them on. |
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| Author: | dillakilla12 [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
Somethings not right there. Should be getting better speeds True dat!! |
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| Author: | Puddler45 [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
How far is the bottom of the belt housing from the bottom of the boat |
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| Author: | wtyner86 [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 7:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
I'm really not sure, I took the motor off to put a 40hp tiller steer on it. But, I can't stand it and want another MM. |
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| Author: | wtyner86 [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 7:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
It doesn't seem to be plowing water from the belt housing. |
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| Author: | The Hairy Coot [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
Wtyner, tell us more. Boat/motor - used? You bought separately? How long ago? Give us details so we can help. Take a better picture of that prop - what size does it say and what does it measure out to? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD |
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| Author: | wtyner86 [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
I bought the motor new in January of 2012, I had it on a light weight 1444 and it would run mid 20's with 2 people, gear, and 97lb lab. It's a short transom, or short shaft. I was going to buy a new prop but I couldn't get the old one off and was told not to put heat on it. I can measure the prop but I don't think it has the pitch on it. |
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| Author: | wtyner86 [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
Maybe this will help. |
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| Author: | The Hairy Coot [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:40 pm ] |
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| Author: | The Hairy Coot [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:43 pm ] |
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Take pics of prop w/o the tape. It looks a little rough. I'd definitely rule that out before new motor time. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD |
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| Author: | wtyner86 [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
I'm sure I have before, I'm taking more pics, It says the 18hp comes with an 11x10 prop on the web-site, is the first number the diameter and the second the pitch? |
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| Author: | The Hairy Coot [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:58 pm ] |
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| Author: | wtyner86 [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
I'll try a new prop, any suggestions on getting it off? And I'm not looking at buying another MM, I would be trading an outboard for the 27hp PD |
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| Author: | wtyner86 [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:10 pm ] |
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| Author: | wtyner86 [ Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:11 pm ] |
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I feel like these pics make it look worse than it is. |
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| Author: | The Hairy Coot [ Wed Oct 23, 2013 12:33 am ] |
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| Author: | The Hairy Coot [ Wed Oct 23, 2013 12:33 am ] |
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| Author: | dillakilla12 [ Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:45 am ] |
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A 40 on that should be scary fast lol is that boat welded or riveted? True dat!! |
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| Author: | wtyner86 [ Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
Yea, but i feel like it had marks like that when I originally bought it, knowing dixie they put a used prop on it. It doesn't take a socket, it only has a jamb nut, it's like there's not any thread for the jamb nut to move forward. I wedged a piece of wood between the prop and put a wrench on the jamb nut and couldn't get it to budge. I used the search bar to see how everyone else was getting theirs off, and feel like I tried everything but heat, and cutting the prop. |
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| Author: | wtyner86 [ Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
It's welded, 5" gunnels, floor and walls, .125 bottom. Thanks for everyone's help so far, I really do appreciate it. |
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| Author: | dillakilla12 [ Wed Oct 23, 2013 11:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
Not sure what to tell ya on that bud....have you contacted Dixie? True dat!! |
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| Author: | wtyner86 [ Wed Oct 23, 2013 11:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
LOL, hahaha. The new owner isn't customer friendly, after multiple emails and phone calls I got in touch with him and he barely told me what bearings to order for my tail section (not my problem attitude). He gave me a part number and told me it took 4, so I ordered them, took my shaft out and they didn't fit (and it only took 2). When I called back, and told him the number was wrong it was somehow my fault (gave them the part # he gave me). I ordered the best bearings I could get ($15) instead of the $3 ones he told me to order from his supplier. Long story short, I'd throw this frame in the scrap pile before I tried to sell it to someone else. |
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| Author: | dillakilla12 [ Wed Oct 23, 2013 12:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
That sucks, u mayvhave to throw the heat to it! There's gotta be someone on here thats done it before to this motor. True dat!! |
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| Author: | wtyner86 [ Wed Oct 23, 2013 4:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
I have some friends coming over friday with a torch, we're going to get it off one way or another. |
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| Author: | dillakilla12 [ Wed Oct 23, 2013 5:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
Good luck, let us know how it goes True dat!! |
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| Author: | wtyner86 [ Thu Oct 24, 2013 2:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
I got the prop off, do yall think I should stick with the original 11x10, or 10x8? Any brand preference? |
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| Author: | wtyner86 [ Thu Oct 24, 2013 3:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
I talked to Mike from dixie and he said to stay with the 11x10 from Hill marine. He was actually a lot friendlier and sent me in the right direction, he must have been swamped during our last conversation or having a bad day. |
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| Author: | dillakilla12 [ Thu Oct 24, 2013 3:30 pm ] |
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Good deal True dat!! |
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| Author: | The Hairy Coot [ Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:12 pm ] |
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Let us know if you get on plane now! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD |
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| Author: | wtyner86 [ Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
Will do, I'm still trying to decide if I want a 10x8 or 11x10 |
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| Author: | The Hairy Coot [ Fri Oct 25, 2013 7:15 pm ] |
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| Author: | wtyner86 [ Fri Oct 25, 2013 7:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
I'm not sure yet. This is a different boat than i was running, and my prop is worn out from my old rig. I ordered a mini-tach yesterday and it should be here next week. But it's not going to help me without a good prop to test it with. |
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| Author: | wtyner86 [ Sun Oct 27, 2013 9:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
I also found and 11x9 |
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| Author: | The Hairy Coot [ Wed Oct 30, 2013 8:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
How did it do? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD |
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| Author: | wtyner86 [ Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1450 boat, what size motor |
My tiny tach came in yesterday, and my ron hill 11x9 should be here early next week. |
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