Home-built wood boat, Mercury Inline 6, 70mph

Self limiting rpm's to 5800. Playing with mechanical trim indicator settings.
15' home built mahogany boat; 1980 ADI 140 power head; short shaft; 1.78:1 gears; 24" small eared chopper prop.
Great acceleration.

[@davidheitman7004]

an i see the boat? nice!

[@toxicmasculinityclub3878]

I noticed on your trim videos that you have a standard lower unit and blocked off the upper two holes. Perfect!

[@markreynolds3850]

This is awesome, thanks

[@slowstartfast2162]

Supreme excellence and near maximum perfection. Cruises effortlessly at 53 with power to spare to 70mph. -- I'd love to hear how you are recording the audio engine sound so well.

[@peter1708]

Thanks. Using a long, cheap mic chord connected to camera and taped inside cockpit. The solid mounts transmit quite a bit of vibration at various frequencies!

[@toxicmasculinityclub3878]

Great video and beautiful boat. 5800 RPM is conservative. That motor comes alive at 6200+. There is nothing better than the sound of the water hitting the hull becoming silent as the boat rises and the sound of the motor is overtaken by the sound of the wind. Does that have an XS lower unit?

[@2dogsnight]

To fast!!!