Thanks, I was guessing you should start with a 23"
It should really fly, be sure to post some numbers after you get the motor broken in.
I plan on living forever, so far so good
Egret 167, Etec 130
Wooden Driftboat
Jon Boat & 2 Canoes
Yeah, we considered a few different options and talked to some guys who have tried different props on similar builds. Think we may give up a couple mph at wot with the four blade prop, but hope stability/handling improvements justify the choice. We’ll let u know how it goes.
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Originally posted by FlyvetThanks, I was guessing you should start with a 23"
It should really fly, be sure to post some numbers after you get the motor broken in.Egret 167, Etec 130
Wooden Driftboat
Jon Boat & 2 Canoes
Boat is done and safely in the driveway after a 6.5 hr drive to Orlando and then back. The guys at East Cape did an outstanding job. Customer service has been first class all the way and the final product sent chills down my spine. The boat is gorgeous and all the little details were done just right. Here are some pics. The last one is a banner they put on their Facebook page and on their website! If you want photos of anything else, let me know.
Minn Kota 80lb ipilot trolling motor
Line X’d forward bulkhead rod holders
Console with Rockford Fosgate speaker, fusion amp, 20amp battery charger, Garmin 740 GPS, iCommand gauge, black Edson wheel with suicide knob, and Line X’d rod holders
V Marine push pole holders
150 Etec, Line X’d poling platform
Power pole pump, fuse block, oil reservoir
Livewell
Another console shot
Console doors with glove box. This is the first boat they’ve done with the glove box and it came out great. There’s a cable that runs from the amp into the glove box to hook up to an iPod/iphone for the tunes.
[img]http://www.charlest
Boat is done and safely in the driveway after a 6.5 hr drive to Orlando and then back. The guys at East Cape did an outstanding job. Customer service has been first class all the way and the final product sent chills down my spine. The boat is gorgeous and all the little details were done just right. Here are some pics. The last one is a banner they put on their Facebook page and on their website! If you want photos of anything else, let me know.
Minn Kota 80lb ipilot trolling motor
Line X’d forward bulkhead rod holders
Console with Rockford Fosgate speaker, fusion amp, 20amp battery charger, Garmin 740 GPS, iCommand gauge, black Edson wheel with suicide knob, and Line X’d rod holders
V Marine push pole holders
150 Etec, Line X’d poling platform
Power pole pump, fuse block, oil reservoir
Livewell
Another console shot
Console doors with glove box. This is the first boat they’ve done with the glove box and it came out great. There’s a cable that runs from the amp into the glove box to hook up to an iPod/iphone for the tunes.
[img]http://www.charlest
Looks fantastic. I have many of the same options like the I-Command, Etec, and Ipod thing and you’ll love the 740s. Wish I had the glove box but my console is smaller. Can’t wait to see your speed and rpm numbers after you break it in.
I plan on living forever, so far so good
Egret 167, Etec 130
Wooden Driftboat
Jon Boat & 2 Canoes
Sweet rig!
2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
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Congratulations. That thing is immaculate.
“I’m not a hundred percent in love with your tone right now…”
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Originally posted by FlyvetLooks fantastic. I have many of the same options like the I-Command, Etec, and Ipod thing and you’ll love the 740s. Wish I had the glove box but my console is smaller. Can’t wait to see your speed and rpm numbers after you break it in.
So far I’ve reached 58mph turning about 5000 rpm. Should be a few mph faster once the break in is done and I get a little better tweaking the trim.
Insane!
11 Bowtech Destroyer
Remington 700 30-06
Awesome looking rig! I really like the Facebook banner. They put that together pretty quick for you guys. Congrats.
03 240 Cobalt
09 Scout 191 Bay
quote:You should be in the low 60s easy with a fishing load after your motor is broke in.... the Bravo XS needs to be run high though.
Originally posted by YnRquote:
Originally posted by FlyvetLooks fantastic. I have many of the same options like the I-Command, Etec, and Ipod thing and you’ll love the 740s. Wish I had the glove box but my console is smaller. Can’t wait to see your speed and rpm numbers after you break it in.
So far I’ve reached 58mph turning about 5000 rpm. Should be a few mph faster once the break in is done and I get a little better tweaking the trim.
2013 Eastcape Vantage VHP
Mercury Pro XS 175
Hey SouthernStyle- just curious which vhp is yours? Is it that sky blue one that they finished a month or two ago??? Beautiful boat if so- one of my favorites that they’ve done. Are u running a bravo xs1 too?
It’s amazing how high you can trim the bravo before it starts to cavitate. My limited experience with it has left me extremely impressed.
quote:Yes this VHP is mine I have several props I mainly run a 24" Bravo XS to fish I was bumping 65 last week in the heat with a full fishing load and one person. YnR pm if you don't have a jackplate on your boat...your Bravo XS will do some amazing things with the hydraulic plate will help a ton fishing and running shallow.I have done a couple of other adjustments I can tell you about.
Originally posted by OnefishTwofishHey SouthernStyle- just curious which vhp is yours? Is it that sky blue one that they finished a month or two ago??? Beautiful boat if so- one of my favorites that they’ve done. Are u running a bravo xs1 too?
2013 Eastcape Vantage VHP
Mercury Pro XS 175
Insane!
11 Bowtech Destroyer
Remington 700 30-06
East Cape made a vid that included our boat if anyone is interested in seeing some running action. So far after a few trips on the boat, I still get a kick out of fishing and running this boat around.
The boat can be seen at 3:40 on the vid.