1983 Enforcer speed

[Rob B]

Looking at the 24' Pulsare it seems 18"-19" is magical number for setback. I wonder if my 24" gil bracket is too much setback for the Enforcer.....

 

[Double J]

Me before I bought another bracket I would try the 24" and see what it does. Who knows 24" might be better than 18". My philosophy is to try something to see what it does before saying it doesn't work because you never know. Also replacing set back brackets isn't that big of job so why not try it.

 

[Old Hickory]

Me before I bought another bracket I would try the 24" and see what it does. Who knows 24" might be better than 18". My philosophy is to try something to see what it does before saying it doesn't work because you never know. Also replacing set back brackets isn't that big of job so why not try it.

same advice I was going to give; the theory behind set back is to get the prop in less turbulent water; giving it better bite and making it more efficient. I have dozens of threads and articles archived demonstrating the use of larger engine brackets 28"-36" ; all of which give excellent top end speed and increased fuel economy. These are however, brackets utilizing positive floatation design. Take a look at Progression Boats; they are using the same type of brackets that i will be installing on my enforcer(about 30" of set back). I dont believe they suffer any performance loss in the least and arguably have better performance than most set back systems.

BTW you may recall that Checkmate uses a Gil positive flotation bracket(less the swim platform) on the Convincor 2800 OBX set up for twin outboards. I believe set back is around 28"-30" not really sure; most of these type brackets are in that range. It's the pic in my signature. Also included 2 links for the OBX

http://checkmate-boats.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12200

http://www.checkmatepowerboats.net/Checkmate-Power-Boats-OBX-2800.html

 

[Rob B]

same advice I was going to give; the theory behind set back is to get the prop in less turbulent water; giving it better bite and making it more efficient. I have dozens of threads and articles archived demonstrating the use of larger engine brackets 28"-36" ; all of which give excellent top end speed and increased fuel economy. These are however, brackets utilizing positive floatation design. Take a look at Progression Boats; they are using the same type of brackets that i will be installing on my enforcer(about 30" of set back). I dont believe they suffer any performance loss in the least and arguably have better performance than most set back systems.

BTW you may recall that Checkmate uses a Gil positive flotation bracket(less the swim platform) on the Convincor 2800 OBX set up for twin outboards. I believe set back is around 28"-30" not really sure; most of these type brackets are in that range. It's the pic in my signature. Also included 2 links for the OBX

http://checkmate-boats.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12200

http://www.checkmatepowerboats.net/Checkmate-Power-Boats-OBX-2800.html

I gotta quit second guessing all the info and work with what I got. Thanks for the info DJ and Old Hickory.

 

[yellowfiero88]

I gotta quit second guessing all the info and work with what I got. Thanks for the info DJ and Old Hickory.

That's the best ideal, IMO. I know its easy to think "while I got it apart" but without knowing what it will do as is, you really don't know if upgrades will help or hinder the performance. My buddy's dad always says "leave it alone, your going to fuk it up!"

 

[Rob B]

That's the best ideal, IMO. I know its easy to think "while I got it apart" but without knowing what it will do as is, you really don't know if upgrades will help or hinder the performance. My buddy's dad always says "leave it alone, your going to fuk it up!"

This is true, but I can't leave anything alone, plus being addicted to boat porn is ruining my judgement.

 

[yellowfiero88]

This is true, but I can't leave anything alone, plus being addicted to boat porn is ruining my judgement.

Christ, I been on to long today, first time I read that I thought you said "plus being addicted to goat porn is ruining my judgement."

 

[ndaniels]

This is true, but I can't leave anything alone, plus being addicted to boat porn is ruining my judgement.

Haha, I've always referred to it as "boat porn" too!

 

[Rob B]

Christ, I been on to long today, first time I read that I thought you said "plus being addicted to goat porn is ruining my judgement."

Well the "b' and "g" are close together, it's possible to be seeing things

 

[Rob B]

Haha, I've always referred to it as "boat porn" too!

That's what the wife calls this site. Honey are you looking at boat porn again. Yeah it's addictive!!!!

 

[Gimme Fuel]

MMMMMM.....boat porn......it gets me through the day.........