186 Pulse

[matt from pa]

I'm looking at upping the power on my 186 Pulse. I see one on here runs in the low 90's with a 280. My motor needs a sleeve so I figure I might as well have the Merc ground on as well. To keep it reliable I was thinking in the 240-250 hp range. I think that should break 80 with that. Since I'm new to Checkmates do you think that will do it?
thanks.

 

[JW]

You'll need a butt load of setback and then the next question is how strong is your transom and how long are your steering cables?

 

[KevinR]

12 inch set back and that kind of power should get you to the low 80's easy.

 

[matt from pa]

ok, decided not to go crazy with power, and put on a fresh 225 promax.
I have 6" of set back and will add more this winter.
what is a good starting prop? I was thinking a 24 or 26 chopper or et.
any comments?

 

[checkmate185]

ok, decided not to go crazy with power, and put on a fresh 225 promax.
I have 6" of set back and will add more this winter.
what is a good starting prop? I was thinking a 24 or 26 chopper or et.
any comments?

Try a 26 trophy plus you won't be disappointed.

 

[PA-Checkmate]

Where in PA are you located?

 

[matt from pa]

Too far from you Larry Hanlon!
You brought your Skater to my place one weekend a few years ago. Is that enough of a hint to figure out who i am?

 

[matt from pa]

I also came to your house twice as well, towing something home the one time

 

[PA-Checkmate]

You coming to Raystown this year?

 

[matt from pa]

We wont know until we get daughters schedule. Need another tunnel, this thing is about as slow as our lawn tractor