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 16x46 GT with a 27 GDSD 
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Post 16x46 GT with a 27 GDSD
Got a great deal on a new 16x46 gt and put my 27 gdsd on it. Max speed is 20mph in deep water and 21 in mud. I thought it would push it a bit faster, but it did increase 3mph from the 17' Tracker I had. The current rig has gas tank and trolling battery up front and starting battery in the back. Ran 20 mph from 3300-3600rpms. If i trimmed up for more rams speed would fall off. Any ideas or similar rigs out there with performance like this?


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Is that speeds solo or with someone?

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Post Re: 16x46 GT with a 27 GDSD
Just me in the boat.


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Post Re: 16x46 GT with a 27 GDSD
You should be faster. We have to eliminate a few things.
1. Is your prop warn?
2. How high is your cavitation plate above the water at max speed?

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Fri May 09, 2014 6:53 am
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Post Re: 16x46 GT with a 27 GDSD
Prop measures 5.5" from center of shaft, so 11" total diameter. The plate was anywhere from about 2-3" out of water at lower rpm to maybe 6" on the higher rpm.


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Post Re: 16x46 GT with a 27 GDSD
66 hours on the motor/prop. I have never really ran it rough or in a lot of mud or sand. Have hit a few stumps here and there, but the prop has no Knicks or bends in it.


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Post Re: 16x46 GT with a 27 GDSD
I have never checked the belt tension. I will have to get a gauge. The motor seems to have plenty of power and torque and I was not expecting a speed demon, but I thought I could at least get about 25 mph out of it. The bow of the boat did seem to be running a bit high out of the water though. Next week I will try to get it out with another person to see if that makes a difference.


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I got 24.5 out of my old 23hp. You should get 25. Check the bottom of the boat for hooks. That could also be your problem.

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