Twin etec 150 props ( stern lift)

[Jeff79Sceptre]

Got my new motors orderd. I need stern lift on the Sceptre. How about the Cyclone props? Boat currently has 160g fuel tank, 28" setback bracket, batteries and oil tanks in stern. With the old Oceanrunners it did ride low in the rear while headed offshore. I had to put tabs all the way down and trim down to keep bow down as much as possible. I know I had extra weight with the water logged transom but not that much. As soon as I got on a good plane i was going to fast for conditions. I was always on the throttle to keep things some what non- airborn. I hope the Cyclones live up to the claim. Also, does anyone recommend a good starting point or what works for them? Thanks.

[Terry England]

Jeff-ro, Think about talking to Ken Reeves at www.propgods.com (941) 735-5808. He pretty much nailed it the first time for me with the wheels on a pair of 115 E-tec's on an old 9' beam, 5K#, 25 Moppie. He sent me 15" square Merc Enertia's with BRP hubs and said if I wanted something else he would exchange them for $35 each until we got it perfect. 5500 RPMs yields 35mph and still gets 1.6 MPG at WOT. Not too bad for that "tank". I can't imagine what a 23 Seacraft would do with twin 161 shaft HP Etec "150's". Keyword "BallastTanks".
You'll be one of those "Pesky Outboard Fellas", mess'in' with the inboards soon!