rickmarlin62 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 heading up near kempsey on the weekend and buying a new to me 2nd hand 90hp yammie..my baby has had a 60hp yammie on it since I bought it..great motor good on fuel just lacking a little in power in a working sea.decided to go 90horse to get a bit better travelling speed for less revs..a 24 knot cruise has me doin 4500 rpm..hopefully this figure will drop so I may still use moderate amounts of fuel..i normally use 30/35 ltrs fuel to run from shoal bay to broughton and return..i hope to use same or a bit more as the theory of more horses less revs less fuel will be put to the test..should have it running in two weeks so I will put results up when I make a trip...rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berleyguts Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Sounds like plan, Rick. 90hp on a VSea should make for a nice rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 now that scratchie has his boat goin I have to get to broughton quicker...hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 8 hours ago, rickmarlin62 said: now that scratchie has his boat goin I have to get to broughton quicker...hahahaha Yep, to get to the good spots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 good morning scratchie..il be able to take two passengers now with a bit more grunt..yeehaa..rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 For sure mate! 90 horsies is plenty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spanner Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Don't forget if you aren't getting the speed/rev ratio you're chasing you can alter it by changing props. When we went from a 90HP 2 Stroke Evinrude (V4) to a 90HP 4Stroke Suzi on a Haines 470SF we lost hole shot and couldn't get up on the plane with too much weight in the boat (previously not a problem). We went down from a 19" to a 17" prop and it fixed the problem. We did lose 1-2knts top end speed and at WOT trimmed out in calm conditions the motor will now red line so we keep an eye on it. I can pull out a 100kg wakeboarder with the 17" too. If you were good with a 60HP then going to 90HP you can probably run a higher pitched prop for more economical cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back cruncher Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Hi all...rick,I wouldn't be surprised if you use less fuel with the 90hp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 I run a 17''pitch prop on the 60hp get 30knts flatout with two people..19 pitch I drop700 revs no good..90hp im hopin to run 19 pitch..should jump out of hole and give24knts cruise for less than 4000 revs.so I should use same or less fuel..if I use a bit more it wont bother me cause I have the extra oomph when needed..the vseas travel beautiful in a following sea but the 60 is sometimes lacking when trying to climb out of a trough ,I shouldn't have that prob anymore ..rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 well I picked up my motor yesterday ..pulled the 60hp off this arvo..put 90hp on transom resikaflexed round bolt holes and connected all wiring..for reasons unknown my throttle and gear cables are different in length than the ones that were on the 90hp..i have to swap the cables over in the throttle housing then im ready to test run her ..hopeful to give run on wed arvo..will put fotos of before and after up tomorrow ..rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scratchie Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Nice! That'll get you to Broughton quicker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I had a Vsea with a 70 Johnson and it was heaps enough the 90 will fly. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 Cant wait to give it the first trial run..rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 took a trial run this arvo..33knots flatout with 17pitch..revs out to fast need 19pitch..taco not workin properly yet.still sorting harness...jumps out of the hole so going up in pitch should be fine..rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 No stopping you now Rick. Look out fish...BN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 the snapper should be very scared neil verrry scared...rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 1 hour ago, rickmarlin62 said: the snapper should be very scared neil verrry scared...rick As long as the weather plays ball! This weekends looking crap mate! Typical, I have fri-mon off! Grrrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 yep goin campin with missus sea will be crap....tryin to chase 19 pitch prop now..rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Ranger Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Rick, What size is your boat mate 5m? How did the 60 perform?? Could you get on plane with a few blokes on board? Just curious when I'm looking at used boats and gauging if the motor is of sufficient size. Cheers Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 its a 4.8 vsea..the 60 is same motor as 70..both 44.1kw..70 revs 500rpm more..i could fish 3 blokes no prob still cruise on 22knots..the 90 will give me more grunt when travelling in bad following sea..easier to climb out of a trough and maintain speed...imo always try for more power than less..you don't have to work your motor so hard ..I had the 60 cause I bought boat for bargain price..i pikd up 90 for good price so couldn't knock it back..rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 went for a test run for a few hrs today..took fin off leg and picked up another knot and a half and steers lighter..havnt put 19pitch on yet..getting 28 knts at 3750 rpm...havnt done fuel test yet.but I don't think its goin to use much more than 60hp....I can cruise at 4knts faster using 500rpm less than old motor...pikn up 19 pitch next week should be perfect 17p revs out to 5000rpm in twenty mtrs...jumps out of hole that fast its scary..rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Ranger Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 NOICE I've been looking at some older Vsea's but not found anything decent yet Good to hear your thoughts on HP Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 The 60 was adequate for two blokes but sometimes struggled in a working sea..but i fish in some pretty ordinary conditions saying that .not recommended for newbies on a good sea a vsea with 70hp is fine mine is well and truly powered up with 90..keep lookin for a vsea you will fall in love if you get one..there is a couple down south of sydney for sale on usual sites..rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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