charles b. summers

I have a couple of Nitro questions for you, if you don't mind....

1st: I've got a 23p x 13" prop currently on my 90hp motor. I've been
threatening to replace it with a stainless for awhile now. Do you have any
recommendations? How about a 4-blade? As of now, I'm getting right at 47mph
at 5500rpm. I'm not looking for more speed, nor less than what I've got now.
But, would like a little more hole shot when I've got a load and a full
livewell.

2nd: I'm finally ready to replace the trolling motor. It came with the 43lb
thrust Motorguide 12v. I've settled on a replacement, but do you know if the
hole pattern on a Minn Kota Maxxum (70lb/24v) will be the same, or am I
gonna have to drill new ones?

Thanks for your help!

Charles

richg

This is "anyone else" ..... a four blade will give you a better hole shot
but less top end speed. Consider SmartTabs ( or any other tab system ) to
get the stern up when taking off. Do a Google search and you will find many
happy owners. I have them on both of my small boats.

re the "hole pattern" If you DO find that they are different...one way to
get around that is to make up a "mounting board". Take a piece of
hardwood...drill it to fit your present hole pattern. Drill the opposite
side of the board to fit your new hole pattern. Countersink the "new holes"
and put SS T-nuts into the countersunk areas. Mount the board to the boat
using the "old holes" and mount the trolling motor to the Mounting board
using the "new holes" Rich
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RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN
http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners
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richg

Amended reply...

This is "anyone else" .....

a four blade will give you a better hole shot but less top end speed.
Consider SmartTabs ( or any other tab system ) to
get the stern up when taking off. Do a Google search and you will find many
happy owners. I have them on both of my small boats.

re the "hole pattern" If you DO find that they are different...one way to
get around that is to make up a "mounting board". Take a piece of
hardwood...drill it to fit your present hole pattern. Drill the opposite
side of the board to fit your new hole pattern. Countersink the "new holes"
ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE BOARD and put SS T-nuts into the countersunk areas.
Mount the board to the boat using the "old holes" ...............and then
mount the trolling motor to the Mounting board
using the COUNTERSUNK T-NUTS into the "new holes" ON THE BACKSIDE.
RichG TX

pat goff

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Charles,
What hull are you running that beast 90 on again, sorry I don't remember.
I'll give you a prop recommendation that should work well.

There are four blade designs on the market that shouldn't compromise your
top end, and give you superior hole shot and handling.

The bolt pattern will be different on the MinnKota, if you want to drill
holes, that's up to you. There are some other ways to do it, aftermarket
plates which will mount one to the other, and give you a little more support
for that plywood backing on the Tracker.

Drop me an email pat@rickcarter.com and we'll go over your setup and get you
rolling.

charles b. summers

Thanks Pat... e-mail's on the way, but my hull is the 700LXDC