Fsu11 Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 Installed a new Lenco trim tab blade since the last one had the welds break and rip off my trim tab cover....... this new blade got drilled and thru-bolted on the hinge to ensure it doesnt do it again. Also replaced all the hardware and bushings on my powerpole, only cost $50 and the difference it made is impressive. No more sloppy moving around while driving or trailer and overall performance should be improved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tender Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 53 minutes ago, Fsu11 said: Installed a new Lenco trim tab blade since the last one had the welds break and rip off my trim tab cover....... this new blade got drilled and thru-bolted on the hinge to ensure it doesnt do it again. Also replaced all the hardware and bushings on my powerpole, only cost $50 and the difference it made is impressive. No more sloppy moving around while driving or trailer and overall performance should be improved. I had the same thing happen to my Maverick. Welds broke right where the hinge attached to the blade. I can tell you without a doubt that a Maverick HPX with a trim tab missing is the worst riding boat on the planet. 😆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 Yes, it will definitely give you a heavy shoulder workout. did mine 2 years ago and still holding strong, zero peel.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesYourDaddy Posted June 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 10 hours ago, searing said: Nice job! Like the white too. Hopefully when I get the hull bottom stain cleaned up, the white will blend in pretty good. I have a friend that added one to his seapro. He had some yellowing of the hull bottom, and when he used a quality hull cleaner, the white keel guard blends in pretty well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MaxBluFin Posted June 25, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 25, 2023 Picked the boat up Friday, has the first 2 hrs of break in on her. Got to take it out for a run this morning with my old 4 blade 16 pitch from the 90 2 stroke which i know is to small. She ran 43mph @ 6300 rpm and still had throttle left. Going to get a 4 blade 19 pitch. Jumps right on plane and runs. Can't wait to get it dialed in. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted June 25, 2023 Report Share Posted June 25, 2023 Is she new? Details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted June 25, 2023 Report Share Posted June 25, 2023 50 minutes ago, MaxBluFin said: Picked the boat up Friday, has the first 2 hrs of break in on her. Got to take it out for a run this morning with my old 4 blade 16 pitch from the 90 2 stroke which i know is to small. She ran 43mph @ 6300 rpm and still had throttle left. Going to get a 4 blade 19 pitch. Jumps right on plane and runs. Can't wait to get it dialed in. Beautiful rig. That blue is one of my favorites on the Hewes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxBluFin Posted June 26, 2023 Report Share Posted June 26, 2023 6 hours ago, whichwaysup said: Is she new? Details? Just the Sho, I've had her 13 years. Just upgraded motor. 2005 16rf had 90 2 stroke on it, had exhaust leak and decided to put new one on. Can't wait to get her all broke in, my mechanic did first 2 hours of break in, I put another 1.5 on her today, went I picked up new 4 blade 19 pitch prop. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxBluFin Posted June 26, 2023 Report Share Posted June 26, 2023 6 hours ago, HoneyB said: Beautiful rig. That blue is one of my favorites on the Hewes! Thanks, the blue drew me to her. Love the boat, just time for a little upgrade love from 2 stroke 90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted June 26, 2023 Report Share Posted June 26, 2023 9 hours ago, MaxBluFin said: Just the Sho, I've had her 13 years. Just upgraded motor. 2005 16rf had 90 2 stroke on it, had exhaust leak and decided to put new one on. Can't wait to get her all broke in, my mechanic did first 2 hours of break in, I put another 1.5 on her today, went I picked up new 4 blade 19 pitch prop. Congrats - nice setup! Which 4-blade 19 did you buy? Reason I ask is I had the same setup (2017 RF16 with a 115 SHO). Almost every 4-blade I tried had to be 17 pitch. I could only spin up a 19 pitch or maybe a 20 pitch with 3-blades. Your 4-blade 16 pitch may have been worn down a little and lost some cup over time. The only 19 pitch 4-blade I think would turn enough RPM for you would be a Merc Trophy Plus, but they are very hard to find. Best 4-blade prop for a mid-size outboard, bar none IMO - and Merc stopped making them. 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fsu11 Posted June 26, 2023 Report Share Posted June 26, 2023 On 6/20/2023 at 4:51 PM, Tender said: I had the same thing happen to my Maverick. Welds broke right where the hinge attached to the blade. I can tell you without a doubt that a Maverick HPX with a trim tab missing is the worst riding boat on the planet. 😆 yep! and funny enough my buddy brought his maverick on our trip to steinhatchee and sure enough two of the 4 welds were busted on one of his trim tabs and the other side you could see where they are starting to rust through... its a matter of time before they both rip off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted June 26, 2023 Report Share Posted June 26, 2023 Thought about selling it 🤕 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kos Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 Finally got to mount the VHF antenna to the new T-Top. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 6/26/2023 at 1:22 PM, THE OUTLAW said: Thought about selling it 🤕 🇺🇸🏴☠️ NO! Don't do anything stupid. You are typing under the influence (of pain). Make no serious decisions until after surgery. I can think of a 1000 Vanford that will be grateful for a break, though! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxBluFin Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 On 6/26/2023 at 7:09 AM, geeviam said: Congrats - nice setup! Which 4-blade 19 did you buy? Reason I ask is I had the same setup (2017 RF16 with a 115 SHO). Almost every 4-blade I tried had to be 17 pitch. I could only spin up a 19 pitch or maybe a 20 pitch with 3-blades. Your 4-blade 16 pitch may have been worn down a little and lost some cup over time. The only 19 pitch 4-blade I think would turn enough RPM for you would be a Merc Trophy Plus, but they are very hard to find. Best 4-blade prop for a mid-size outboard, bar none IMO - and Merc stopped making them. 🙄 I bought a turning point 4 blade 19 pitch, my 16 pitch was hitting Rev limiter with about 75% throttle. Haven't had a chance to run her yet with the new wheel as I am on call at work. If I don't get called this weekend I'll give her a try but if not it will be Monday when I'm off. I'll post up after we get her wet again. Turning Point does offer pitch changes on your dime for shipping so if I need to go to 17 I can change it out. Ps. Stay tuned, I'm exited to see the results!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh141 Posted July 1, 2023 Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 Ten Year Tune Up.....just a tad late. Timing Belt 8 internal Anodes Complete Water Pump Thermostats Spark Plugs and 100 Service Oil and Oil Filter Change Fuel Filter (on front of motor) Spin on Fuel Water Separator Filter Lower unit gear lube change. Next is the VST Service, waiting for manifold gaskets. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 Finished up bait tank. This tank is a mobile unit. I did not build it to be a fixed unit in the boat. Wanted to be able to remove if not being used. After done fishing I just swap the Venturi with a long piece of 3/4” tubing and pump the water out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 Just got done frying up 3-4 lbs of Striper in my new frydaddy. Also enjoyed a couple 3oz pours of Kentucky Wilderness 6 year old bourbon. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenrysCreek Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 Now that’s a worthy post! 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 Racer Is the orange box just a strainer to keep bait out. I have often thought about something similar but placing nitrogen filter material in the box to help bait stay healthy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 48 minutes ago, smilemaker said: Racer Is the orange box just a strainer to keep bait out. I have often thought about something similar but placing nitrogen filter material in the box to help bait stay healthy. Yes, it does both it is filled with a bio filter material that traps the scales and helps with the ammonia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 Seen various types of this bait well used to transport live bait Slidell to Venice area, they work very well, particularly when live bait is hard to find in other areas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 That's the way to do it. Now you can keep them cool with frozen water bottles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 I get my bait almost an hour from where I put in. The one I made before this worked very well. It was just too small plus it flew out when trailering one day😂. I will christen this one tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 Left her at home and took my buddies 88 MA out into the marsh. We had a great morning for blow ups, but only this one came over the gunnels. And, anyone who says you cant pole a Master Angler is a liar* (*downwind and downcurrent, more like a controlled drift😜) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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