SC flatback project

[wcravenel]

[wcravenel]

Finally got to sea trial her!  With a new F 150 and  Yamaha prop 14 1/4 x 17p, I managed 44 mph at 5800 full of fuel.

[merkin222]

Nice work! She's a real beauty. Sounds pretty quick too.

[Aswaff400]

Finally got to sea trial her!  With a new F 150 and  Yamaha prop 14 1/4 x 17p, I managed 44 mph at 5800 full of fuel.

sounds perfect. What rpm do you turn at cruise? Any fuel burn numbers yet?

[wcravenel]

At 4000 rpm, I bounced between 29-30mph and the digital tach said 6.3 gallons per hour

I'll be back on the water next weekend with lots more time to play around

[wcravenel]

Home sweet home on the lift!

[RickK]

Sitting pretty 

[Aswaff400]

Nice!!

[Woodeneye]

Now that is a sweet setup.

[wcravenel]

Thanks everyone!

I have some carpentry work left to close up the console and the opening under the casting deck. Has anyone used Ipe ( South American Ironwood ) with success?  I use it in home building because it's bulletproof

[wcravenel]

 Can anyone tell me what size shaft is needed for a bow mount trolling motor?  Is 60" enough?

Thanks

[Outfishing222]

I use a 60" motor guide Xi5 and unless I'm in high chop it does not break the surface.

[LosCoons]

I think I saw this thing near Wappoo.

[Aswaff400]

i had a 60 on mine, which worked fine on the flats and really calm water, but a 72 inch works better, especially if fishing in any kind of chop.

both Neill (merkin222) and i have 72 inch I-pilot's

[wcravenel]

She does live on the Wappoo in Charleston