Great ride

[Over Billin]

Fished the WMO last week at OC, Md.
Monday it was the roughest I had ever been in inside the 100 mile range, certainly glad I was on a Carolina. She rode great @19 knts and able to get a smooth trough ride in on 6-8 ftrs @ 3-4 secs., faster than boats much larger. Same for thursday, seas 5-6 ft, running 25knts and smooth, I am impressed, as this past week was my third fishing trip on her since purchasing in late June.

No fish for the scales.

"Over Billin"

[isptfish]

Good to learn of your experience, it's great to be happy with the choice you made. What size CC is it?

[Over Billin]

Great ride

2002 - 28 ft, volvo KAMD43's jack shaft SS duo props, bought used from Beafort NC in June. SS props seem to give better fuel economy, and speed. Ceratinly much quicker to plane. If I could only get the steering issue resolved, I would be much more comfortable.

[Captain Spike]

2002 - 28 ft, volvo KAMD43's jack shaft SS duo props, bought used from Beafort NC in June. SS props seem to give better fuel economy, and speed. Ceratinly much quicker to plane. If I could only get the steering issue resolved, I would be much more comfortable.

I have the same set up and I was considering stainless steel props. What size do you have on yours?

[Over Billin]

SS props

Keith P. suggested C4's, to replace the B5s that were on it when I purchased. The manual for my haul indicated there should have been B6s. With B5s she turned 3945 @ WOT 29-30 knts, have yet to try WOT with C4s

[Captain Spike]

Keith P. suggested C4's, to replace the B5s that were on it when I purchased. The manual for my haul indicated there should have been B6s. With B5s she turned 3945 @ WOT 29-30 knts, have yet to try WOT with C4s

I have B6's and I do a little better on performance than that. With 5 guys and 1/2 fuel on a good sea I've seen just over 32 Knots at about 3800 RPM. I may change to C5's.

[usrower]

How did you do in the White Marlin Open?

[Valhalla]

Stainless props

Be carefull with stainless if you keep your boat in the water. According to mechanics I trust they will cause significantly more drive corrosion should you choose to keep it in the water. Trailer/Lift I assume would be fine.