Question for Pat Goff Bass Boat Setup

Why is it that the speeds listed for the Tracker Tournament V-18 seem so low
for the various HPs listed?

Is it because of generic setup or because you can't push a v-hull any
faster?

I know of glass boats (heavier) of similar sizes that are much faster with
the same size motors. Speed checked with my portable GPS.

Bob La Londe
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Bob,
I tweaked and prodded a TV18 as much as I could and came up with the
following conclusion...it's a slow a$$ boat. I rigged a 2.5L EFI, tried
jackplates, trim extenders, two dozen props, did everything I knew short of
serious engine mods, and it's a .....60 mph boat.

I believe it's matter of the tin not being able to make precision chines,
and pad configuration, and no matter what else, the bottom is well...wobbly.
All those creases and bumps add up to just slowing you down.

I've seen some 18 foot aluminums that'll fly, I just rigged an Alumacraft
with a 150 Yamaha, and it's running 64 with no tweaking at all, so all I can
determine, it's just a straighter boat.


"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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Why is it that the speeds listed for the Tracker Tournament V-18 seem so
low
for the various HPs listed?

Is it because of generic setup or because you can't push a v-hull any
faster?

I know of glass boats (heavier) of similar sizes that are much faster with
the same size motors. Speed checked with my portable GPS.

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com
Fishing Forums
Free Lures Every Week
Local Members Tournament

"Pat Goff" wrote in message
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I've seen some 18 foot aluminums that'll fly, I just rigged an Alumacraft
with a 150 Yamaha, and it's running 64 with no tweaking at all, so all I
can
determine, it's just a straighter boat.

Not that just sounds scary! 64mph in an aluminum boat?!?! WOW

"Charles B. Summers" wrote in message
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"Pat Goff" wrote in message
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I've seen some 18 foot aluminums that'll fly, I just rigged an
Alumacraft
with a 150 Yamaha, and it's running 64 with no tweaking at all, so all I
can
determine, it's just a straighter boat.

Not that just sounds scary! 64mph in an aluminum boat?!?! WOW



Depends on the aluminum boat. I figure my new motor will get me 50-52 mph.
But my boat is 3400# and 0.190 thick bottom. Look at pure river sled
versions of my boat will approach maybe 70+ with the bigger motors.

Charles B. Summers wrote:
"Pat Goff" wrote in message
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I've seen some 18 foot aluminums that'll fly, I just rigged an Alumacraft
with a 150 Yamaha, and it's running 64 with no tweaking at all, so all I

can

determine, it's just a straighter boat.


Not that just sounds scary! 64mph in an aluminum boat?!?! WOW



I've seen a few of the high performance hull G3s that run 70+ in good
water. They do seem to have to back off with considerably less chop on
the water than a well set up glass boat, but other than that, they run
just about as well.

I'll just be happy with my 47mph in a glass boat. (for now)


"RichZ" wrote in message
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Charles B. Summers wrote:
"Pat Goff" wrote in message
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I've seen some 18 foot aluminums that'll fly, I just rigged an
Alumacraft
with a 150 Yamaha, and it's running 64 with no tweaking at all, so all I

can

determine, it's just a straighter boat.


Not that just sounds scary! 64mph in an aluminum boat?!?! WOW



I've seen a few of the high performance hull G3s that run 70+ in good
water. They do seem to have to back off with considerably less chop on
the water than a well set up glass boat, but other than that, they run
just about as well.