2009 Pulsare 1600 Maiden Voyage

[dezlpwr]

Absolutely love this boat! Brand new 2009 Pulsare 1600 Bowrider with a 2013 Merc Opti Pro XS 115. Got the engine broke in. Am seeing 59mph on Smartcraft GPS speedo with a 24" Laser II prop. Need to go up to a 25 or 26. Wants to rev faster than the 5750 WOT. Chine walks at top speed which is a little scary, but still trying to get her dialed in! Any tips to eliminate the chine walk? Motor is mounted to a 6" manual jackplate. Low 60's should be no prob with the 26 Laser II that I just ordered...
On the trailer:



On the lift for the first time in the water:



At the Tides Tavern in Gig Harbor, WA:

 

[freightguy]

Good looking boat!

 

[claupie]

 

[Skip 7750]

Check your motor height. Center line of the prop should be about 3" below the bottom of the boat. That is a good place to start. You can raise or lower about 1/4" at a time untill you find the spot that is the fastest and has the least amount of chine walk. Nice boat!

 

[dezlpwr]

Check your motor height. Center line of the prop should be about 3" below the bottom of the boat. That is a good place to start. You can raise or lower about 1/4" at a time untill you find the spot that is the fastest and has the least amount of chine walk. Nice boat!

I will do that. Thanks!

 

[CHECK16]

Congrats.... Your 1600 looks great.

 

[AndyinTN]

That thing is sweeeeeeeet!!!!

 

[fairwindracing]

Any idea how many 1600’s were made?
iv been looking for a 1600 or 1850

 

[Stubby]

I’ve got an ‘06 1600, pretty rare boat by the looks of it. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen an 1850 in the flesh though either.

 

[SCT]

Nice looking 1600 Pulsare! 59 mph right out of the box with a 115 seems like a good speed. I’m guessing there might be a few more mph left w- more set up and seat time.
Good luck-

 

[mitkrialycar]

I just picked up a 1600 br. The USCG plate says Enticer??? I plan to rig it with Merc 125 ELPTO. Does anyone here have experience with this outboard?

 

[Skialot2]

I just picked up a 1600 br. The USCG plate says Enticer??? I plan to rig it with Merc 125 ELPTO. Does anyone here have experience with this outboard?

I have a 1989 Spectra 171. Rated for a 150HP. The USCG plate says Sportsfire. 140HP max. I rigged it with a 2.5 200 Merc I rebuilt. So far I am hitting 70mph but I am over propped. I should be able to get a few more MPH out of it.

 

[mitkrialycar]

I have a 1989 Spectra 171. Rated for a 150HP. The USCG plate says Sportsfire. 140HP max. I rigged it with a 2.5 200 Merc I rebuilt. So far I am hitting 70mph but I am over propped. I should be able to get a few more MPH out of it.

Nice boat! I had an 89 Sportfire USCG rated for 140hp. A buddy had an 86 Sportfire USCG rated for 150hp.