07-13-2004, 07:12 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Mercruiser 120 help
I have a 1978 19' Grady White with a Mercruiser 120. The boat is very heavy and that little engine just barely gets it around. I'm looking for suggestions/ideas to get a little more umph out of it. I'd like to avoid spending too much though so a new engine/outdrive is probably out of my league. The engine runs nearly perfect now but it's just not strong enough. I've got a new prop and have already put electronic ignition on it. I had 4 adults and 3 kids on it the other day and it couldn't even get on plane. The former owner put a hydrofoil on it. He said it helps it plane but creates a lot of drag.
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07-13-2004, 08:12 AM | #2 (permalink) |
Buffering.........
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Have you tried a prop with a different pitch?
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07-13-2004, 01:20 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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I'm not sure what to tell you. If it's trailered, make sure the hull is cleaned and waxed. That will help reduce drag. Growth on the hull will really slow you down. If the boat has foam in the hull, it could be waterlogged, adding lots of weight and slowing you down. If you've got the boat trailered, and find water in the bilge while it's parked, it could be water seeping from the foam.
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07-23-2004, 04:10 PM | #6 (permalink) |
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i am afraid it is underpowered
trim tabs would help........but your root problem is the boat is underpowered. There is really no bolt on horsepower for that engine. Just make sure it runs up to the top of the rpm range with a light load in the boat
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01-20-2008, 08:01 PM | #9 (permalink) |
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about your mercruiser engine
Here are some tips on how to improve the performance our of your mercruiser marine engine
http://www.perfprotech.com/store/art...ical-tips.aspx |
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