Tower of Power/Predictor Videos..At Last!!

[85Predictor]

Thanks for all of the support!! I had almost given up!
Sure glad I didn't!!
Here are links to a couple of videos shot today. (Thanks to my Daughter!!)

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http://media.putfile.com/87-Merc-Tower-of-Power

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http://media.putfile.com/Predictor-Exit

It was a perfect Maine Summer day!!

 

[Chris]

Awesome.

Oh the sound of a tower 'o power.

 

[claupie]

cool !!!

 

[Boston Predictor]

now arent you glad you didnt sell it? Looks nice. Im working on my predictor slowly, we have half of the floor foam out, should lighten it up a bit. Im getting a motor for it next so hopefully I will have both mates running together this summer.
Are you running any setback with the 115 and what prop and rpms?

 

[wickedrister]

COOL VID

I just love the sound of an in-line merc

 

[Robin]

I got goosebumps listenin' to that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome!!!

 

[Lang]

Like the way she plains out quick and smooth.
Like the boat too, cuz mine's just like it.
Mine has a bit more bow lift out-of-the-hole (no matter where the trim is), probably due to the crazzzy 26p prop I have....a tiny bit too much.

Is that a predictor or predictor II?
Looks just like mine.
Technically mine is only 15.8' in lenght. I've seen predictors much longer then that.

 

[85Predictor]

I will try to answer the above questions:
** No setback/No jackplate
** Motor height: Mounted 1 hole above lowest possible height.
** Prop is 13 1/4" X 22 Michigan Wheel Stainless
** RPM runs between 5200 and 5400 WOT depending on trim
** Boat length is 16' 6" but registered as 17' (See 1985 Brochure)

No speed test yet. Steering seems to be having some issues. It was new 2 years ago. Need to look for grease fittings etc.

Took it out again tonight with my Son.
It sure is a tough job, but I'll do it!
Another nice Summer evening!

Will try to get some more videos together.
Vacation next week!

 

[85Predictor]

Here is a short clip from last Sunday.
Great to have it back in the water!!

Click here to watch Predictor-Slow-Pass