Mike
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How does the boat run with the 150?, thats about what I make at altitude here in WY. My boat is under powered for the elevation, just curious how yours performs at sea level
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How does the boat run with the 150?, thats about what I make at altitude here in WY. My boat is under powered for the elevation, just curious how yours performs at sea level
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sthoge
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Mike,
Mine runs good at both sea level and at the altitudes we have here in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. It came with a 19 pitch, 3 blade prop and I am able to pull water skiers behind it. However, I felt it was a little slow out of the hole and so I went with a 4 blade prop with the equivalent of one size smaller than the 19 pitch 3 blade. With the 19 pitch, 3 blade prop, it would do just under 45 mph on fresh water with two people onboard. With the new prop, it tops out at 38 MPH, but is much faster out of the whole.
Mine runs good at both sea level and at the altitudes we have here in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. It came with a 19 pitch, 3 blade prop and I am able to pull water skiers behind it. However, I felt it was a little slow out of the hole and so I went with a 4 blade prop with the equivalent of one size smaller than the 19 pitch 3 blade. With the 19 pitch, 3 blade prop, it would do just under 45 mph on fresh water with two people onboard. With the new prop, it tops out at 38 MPH, but is much faster out of the whole.
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I'd like to share what I’ve done to my boat. I purchased the Lund WC16 12 years ago and have been tinkering with it every since. The main driver through all modifications has been clean and efficient usage. That meant building storage compartments, cleaning up wiring, and clearing the decks. Here are some of my mods:
Me and the boat at Jameson Lake. It’s a Lund WC16 powered by a 15hp Suzuki 2 stroke.
The first addition was to build a front deck. I did this for storage underneath and a flat deck to setting a cooler out of the way or laying in the sun. The hatch is fairly level with the deck surface and the whole thing is strong enough to walk on.
Also in this storage area, I mounted the battery and onboard charger. The only thing above deck is the 3 prong plug to charge the battery. The battery and charger are not in the pic but mounted in front of the bench seat.
This is the underside of the deck. In order to make it strong but light, I used angled aluminum. There’s almost no flex in the deck and the storage space underneath is huge. The aluminum also helps support the hatch.
During a crabbing outing, I got really annoyed with the fuel tank sitting on the floor of the boat. It was taking up valuable floor space for 4 crab pots, a bucket, and our feet. So here was my solution. I removed just enough foam to allow the fuel tank to sit inside the middle bench seat. I used a piano hinge on the seat. This has really cleaned up the floor of the boat.
I used the port side rear seat for electronic items. To run the wires from the front of the boat, I used ¾” PVC pipe for conduit. The pipe fits under the seat for a no-show wire system. On top of the seat I mounted a Humminbird depth sounder and a RAM mount for my Garmin GPS. On the side of the seat I installed a 4 switch panel that runs the depth sounder and the bilge pump you can see mounted on the left. I also added a plug for my trolling motor so I didn't have to use alligator clips on a battery.
The boat has a short, 15" transom but came with a 20" longshaft outboard. It worked okay but the Suzuki's cavitation plate was about 6" from the bottom of the boat. This caused lots of drag and poor performance from the engine. Rather than getting a short shaft engine, I had a 6" riser block built from aluminum and installed it. The cavitation plate is dead even with the bottom of the boat and it runs and rides flawlessly.
Future modifications will likely be:
1. Adding carpeted floors in the rear and mid floor of the boat.
2. Upgrade the 15hp 2 stroke to a 20hp 4 stroke.
And all these mods, put a smile on my face!
Me and the boat at Jameson Lake. It’s a Lund WC16 powered by a 15hp Suzuki 2 stroke.
The first addition was to build a front deck. I did this for storage underneath and a flat deck to setting a cooler out of the way or laying in the sun. The hatch is fairly level with the deck surface and the whole thing is strong enough to walk on.
Also in this storage area, I mounted the battery and onboard charger. The only thing above deck is the 3 prong plug to charge the battery. The battery and charger are not in the pic but mounted in front of the bench seat.
This is the underside of the deck. In order to make it strong but light, I used angled aluminum. There’s almost no flex in the deck and the storage space underneath is huge. The aluminum also helps support the hatch.
During a crabbing outing, I got really annoyed with the fuel tank sitting on the floor of the boat. It was taking up valuable floor space for 4 crab pots, a bucket, and our feet. So here was my solution. I removed just enough foam to allow the fuel tank to sit inside the middle bench seat. I used a piano hinge on the seat. This has really cleaned up the floor of the boat.
I used the port side rear seat for electronic items. To run the wires from the front of the boat, I used ¾” PVC pipe for conduit. The pipe fits under the seat for a no-show wire system. On top of the seat I mounted a Humminbird depth sounder and a RAM mount for my Garmin GPS. On the side of the seat I installed a 4 switch panel that runs the depth sounder and the bilge pump you can see mounted on the left. I also added a plug for my trolling motor so I didn't have to use alligator clips on a battery.
The boat has a short, 15" transom but came with a 20" longshaft outboard. It worked okay but the Suzuki's cavitation plate was about 6" from the bottom of the boat. This caused lots of drag and poor performance from the engine. Rather than getting a short shaft engine, I had a 6" riser block built from aluminum and installed it. The cavitation plate is dead even with the bottom of the boat and it runs and rides flawlessly.
Future modifications will likely be:
1. Adding carpeted floors in the rear and mid floor of the boat.
2. Upgrade the 15hp 2 stroke to a 20hp 4 stroke.
And all these mods, put a smile on my face!
Bduck
Flaming Gorge Forum MODERATOR
Nice job clarkbre on working with the limited space you have to make a good functional fishing boat. 101ok101
mrmike
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My boat
21 ft motion marine,custom made, can't buy one in a show room. Called outback has 175 horse Merc cruiser on out side of the stern, pump. Will reach speeds close to 50 mph. Equipment 4 cannon electric DR./ 101 bow mounted riptide electric remote control. /Garmin 740 chirp Dept finder./ 9.9 Yamaha full electric kicker. The boat is a 5 seater guide model sled. Has throttle control helm. I purchased it in 2006. It's a running dude. Rated 5000.00 more in resale value than numerous boats in same category. I had a full wrap on it but removed when I sold my business. I owned and operated a large fishing bait company for 14 yrs in the Portland area. Crowes Bait/ DBAShadow Bait/ DBAOregon bait. Love Kokanee fishing
21 ft motion marine,custom made, can't buy one in a show room. Called outback has 175 horse Merc cruiser on out side of the stern, pump. Will reach speeds close to 50 mph. Equipment 4 cannon electric DR./ 101 bow mounted riptide electric remote control. /Garmin 740 chirp Dept finder./ 9.9 Yamaha full electric kicker. The boat is a 5 seater guide model sled. Has throttle control helm. I purchased it in 2006. It's a running dude. Rated 5000.00 more in resale value than numerous boats in same category. I had a full wrap on it but removed when I sold my business. I owned and operated a large fishing bait company for 14 yrs in the Portland area. Crowes Bait/ DBAShadow Bait/ DBAOregon bait. Love Kokanee fishing
I agree, couldn't say it better. You did a great job with that boat. Well done.
2003 Jetcraft 1925 Kingfisher (model)
My little boat is a 2003 Jetcraft. It's a 1925 Kingfisher model with a 90 Honda. It's unique because it has a radius bottom, instead of a delta pad. Although she's not super fast, she rides real nice. I cruise at 25 mph and it tops out at 34 at our local lake (around 3000') - If I'm headed up to the mountains or going to tow the kiddos around on the tube, I just change my prop out to a 4 blade.
I don't have a trolling motor - extra batteries, any cool electronics or down riggers (#goals). When we go Kok fishing, we just use divers, lead and tow buckets to slow us down. Seems to work OK. I definitely have more to learn. I also have the itch to get a trolling motor and upgrade the electronics..... I appreciate the info on this website, just found it last week, thank you quarantine. I don't know why I did do a web search for Kokanee fishing reports earlier!
Hope you slay um - boat safe! Cheers!
My little boat is a 2003 Jetcraft. It's a 1925 Kingfisher model with a 90 Honda. It's unique because it has a radius bottom, instead of a delta pad. Although she's not super fast, she rides real nice. I cruise at 25 mph and it tops out at 34 at our local lake (around 3000') - If I'm headed up to the mountains or going to tow the kiddos around on the tube, I just change my prop out to a 4 blade.
I don't have a trolling motor - extra batteries, any cool electronics or down riggers (#goals). When we go Kok fishing, we just use divers, lead and tow buckets to slow us down. Seems to work OK. I definitely have more to learn. I also have the itch to get a trolling motor and upgrade the electronics..... I appreciate the info on this website, just found it last week, thank you quarantine. I don't know why I did do a web search for Kokanee fishing reports earlier!
Hope you slay um - boat safe! Cheers!
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Utahman
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Sylvan 824 pontoon
Mine is a 2017 Sylvan Pontoon. Seating for 9, 21 cup holders.... go figure
. 90hp mercury 4 stroke. 2 Cannon mag10 downriggers, live well. MOST COMFORTABLE, STABLE BOAT I HAVE EVER OWNED. (6 boats total). 
Mine is a 2017 Sylvan Pontoon. Seating for 9, 21 cup holders.... go figure
. 90hp mercury 4 stroke. 2 Cannon mag10 downriggers, live well. MOST COMFORTABLE, STABLE BOAT I HAVE EVER OWNED. (6 boats total). 
Bogey
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I had never in my 63 years been on a pontoon boat...until our kid bought one for his family last summer - wow, is that thing ever handy/comfortable!!! LOL, don't get me wrong, I'm not giving up my fishing boat, but I really, really liked it!!!
Utahman
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Sylvan 824 pontoon
They are very comfortable! I use a trolling plate and I get very optimal trolling speeds with it. Bought it to keep a safe and comfortable environment for my guests and grandson. Working great so far. Thanks for the reply! You are welcome aboard my boat anytime.
They are very comfortable! I use a trolling plate and I get very optimal trolling speeds with it. Bought it to keep a safe and comfortable environment for my guests and grandson. Working great so far. Thanks for the reply! You are welcome aboard my boat anytime.
Mike
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New Ride !
Just picked up a 2015 TJ Explorer 185/paired with a 2017 Yamaha VMax 150 SHO. The engine only had 13hrs on it when I picked it up in Idaho, I just did the 20hr service. The boat had never been fished out of and wasn't rigged to do so at all. But it didn't take my long to get all my gear swapped from my 04 Trophy. We've already had plenty of fishy adventures in it and are planning trips as I type. I'm still getting use to the ride, as it's much different from the heavy glass boat I came from. All and all I'm in love and couldn't be happier with this little hot rod.
Cheers
Mike
Just picked up a 2015 TJ Explorer 185/paired with a 2017 Yamaha VMax 150 SHO. The engine only had 13hrs on it when I picked it up in Idaho, I just did the 20hr service. The boat had never been fished out of and wasn't rigged to do so at all. But it didn't take my long to get all my gear swapped from my 04 Trophy. We've already had plenty of fishy adventures in it and are planning trips as I type. I'm still getting use to the ride, as it's much different from the heavy glass boat I came from. All and all I'm in love and couldn't be happier with this little hot rod.
Cheers
Mike
nofish
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Mike that's a really nice ride , I am hoping to have something like that one day.
Mike
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Thank you! I'm in love my old boat topped out at 28mph and made getting down the lake pretty boring. I'm pushing 47mph out of our new little boat and grinning ear to ear as we're skipping down the lake. tooexcited
Cheers
Mike
Bduck
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Wow! You have a fantastic boat. Really desire something like this.
