I recently saw several newer large model SF boats with an engine exhaust ring dumping exhaust into the top of the pocket, in front of the props....
Yep, agree, plan is to taper and smooth the pocket inlet to be at least be linear to the prop strut. Looking at grinding off the bottom paint,...
Hi, just a bad design. A lengthy & tapered pocket entry was difficult to achieve without raising the engines and transmissions (ie, deck...
------------------------------------------ Hi Baekmo, Agree, too difficult to fix the hull, so more focused on a few tweaks to improve speed....
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Hi, the numbers are correct. Yanmar 6LPs run at 4,000 rpm on the pins - I have owned 4 of them. Prop calculator at 35% slip indicates a...
Hi, Trying to improve performance of a 30 Luhrs express open with prop pockets. Performs poorly. Props have been fined tuned and a sight cup...
I have this same boat with same power, and speed problems. (Luhrs 30 - 2 x Yanmars) Good description of specs and speeds above. Looking to make...