Does a Hydrofoil & Jack Plate HELP? 20HP Tohatsu (Mercury) TOP SPEED TEST on 1448 Jon Boat
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- čas přidán 19. 09. 2023
- Hello guys, thanks for tuning in to another episode of Fishing Is Therapy! In this episode I will be performing another in-depth speed test on my Tohatsu (Mercury) 20HP Outboard EFI Long Shaft 20in on a 1448 Weldbilt Jon Boat after installing a vance manufacturing jack plate and an SE Sport 200 hydrofoil. .
I hope that you find this video useful and therapeutic! Because………. Fishing Is Therapy, Get That Therapy Boyyyyyy!!
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Thanks for putting so much effort into the evaluation. It was very well done and much appreciated.
My pleasure, glad you enjoyed tbe video.
I didnt realize the pitch made such a difference. I'm glad you mentioned startup power instead of just top speed. Thanks for your experimentation!
Glad you found my experiment useful, it is very interesting how a change in pitch drastically improves or reduces overall performance if an outboard.
Love your attention to detail... thanks for posting
Means alot, I appreciate that. Thanks for watching!
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love your content bro new to ur channel keep thevids rollin trying to get my first boat found ur channel looking for mods
Thanks bro. I appreciate it, glad you enjoy the channel. I'm going to keep the 🔥 rolling out.
I bought an aftermarket power trim for my 25hp which have on a 14’ Carolina Skiff and it made an incredible difference on the boats performance. Allows you to trim it down when you need to pick up two people and then trim it out to get that optimum top speed performance. I’ve seen 30mph out of mine and run 27-28 with me and my wife in the boat. Panther is the product I went with from BassPro. Around $600 I believe it was. But I feel it’s worth the money if you’re using your boat a lot like I do. I’m on the coat though and I use mine to run really shallow back waters. So trim is almost mandatory for me. Great video by the way. Very detailed and well done.
Thanks glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah I'm thinking that a 25hp 30hp would really help with performance. I have purchased an on-the-fly adjustable Jackplate and it has helped alot, still seeing about 23 mph by myself, not sure why I'm not running faster even when by myself or while adjusting the height while underway, I can only assume I need to go to a 11 pitch prop from my 10 pitch or increase the horsepower. The boat I plan to purchase in the future is a Carolina Skiff, I love the layout of those boats.
I like that....let's get that therapy boys lol
Yes indeed, Fishing is therapy and being on the water in nature is our natural therapy...get that therapy boooyyy!
nice!
Glad you enjoyed the video
Move your motor up until the cavitation plate is level with the bottom of the boat. On my boat it has a kick plate that has about 4inchs of setback and my cavitation plate is 2 inches above bottom of boat. You want the hydrofoil just above the water when your on plane!
Thanks for the insight. Will ensure that I take that into account. That's very helpful
I completely missed the fact you were running a long shaft in the beginning of the video. But I bet you'll get more top speed by a long shot if you switched to a short shaft and a jack plate
What's the difference between the short and long shaft in performance at 20hp?
@@fishingistherapy having more shaft in the water adds a bit more drag. I run flats boats/skiffs. Ideally want your cav plate hanging right flush with the bottom of the boat for optimal performance/speed. Having hyrdrolic jack plate coupled with electronic tilt and trim let's you get the most out of it if possible. I do still love how detailed you were with all your tests you've done. But if you're looking for performance, that's what I've found to be best with smaller 14-18' skiffs and Jons
The electronic tilt trim and hyrdrolic jack plate let you get that adjustment on the fly. You lost a bit of speed with the hydrofoil, but gain stability and plane better given your application. You're working with what you got and that's respect my dude 💪🏼
@TheCaptainkyka That makes sense, I agree. Thanks for providing that insight.
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What size is the boat? That thing should run 25 plus solo easily
1448. I have been trying to dial it in, I expect around 25 plus, but he max I have seen by myself with the 10p is 23.5mph. Any advice?
@fishingistherapy boat looks little heavy- Move your seat little more to center - Your body weight causing more drag pressure on starboard side - Get lithium motorcycle crank battery- Run 3 gal. Vs 6gal fuel tank- - Distribute gear weight best you can more forward for the best level of hull - Good to look at mud or residue line on side of your hull- Ic boat & trim is set up properly Yiu shouldn't need the fin which is extra drag- Back of boat too heavy - Deep cycle battery & fuel forward- You want cavitation plate about 1" or so above bottom but have to experiment- Use straight edge - These are just some ideas to consider - When I look at your boat It looks stern heavy & off center- Remember though it's only 20hp & that's fine but If I was going to power this size John I'd go for 25hp which would give more leverage for carry weight, speed - Good Luck
Thanks a ton for the feedback and insight. Honestly I have tried almost all of the suggestions you provided. I really believe I need a 25hp for this boat. I will move my seat in its sliding base more forward. And look into a lighter battery but it just doesn't feel like there is enough power especially with a buddy or 2.
I wonder if you could’ve stuck a 30 or 40hp on that boat. Probably could’ve got to 30mph with those easily.
You need to level the cavitation plate with the bottom of the boat to bring down the bow. By level i mean level with each other not the height. I get 24mph out of my 14” boat with a 15 hp set up this way.
Need to lift motor up, hydrofoil shouldn't be in water at speed
Thanks, I have since added a jackplate I can adjust while underway to resolve this issue.