PZJones Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Hi Folks. I have just posted in the introduce yourself forum so I thought that I would post a couple of pics of our new boat. Mercruiser 5.0 V8 petrol. Hopefully we will be able to get down to the Skerries in good time and have a go for some Plaice and Turbot.....we live in hope. Andy135, Dicky, JonC and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 nice looking vessel! welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 What sort of performance are you getting from your boat? I hear that when going well a leg is great, for economy and pace but they scare a lot of us to the point where people shy away from them. Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Welcome, the plaice will be on the skerries until at least oct / nov. It is not worth targeting the turbo’s as unlike the shambles, there is not a huge population on the banks. However the Rays are always obliging. I launch out Teignmouth and often go to the skerries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Super boat pics. Thanks for posting. Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyswamp Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Lovely boat, I had an older 23ft trophy that came with a 5.0l V8 and an OMC Cobra leg Good for low/mid 30's (knots) but could watch the fuel gauge dropping whilst doing it Changed the engine for a GM 6.2l V8 diesel (and a Volvo 290 DP) after the petrol one shit it's self Legs are fine if they are looked after Not picking holes, but looks like you have a rust stain under your transom shield ? Maybe get it checked out as there shouldn't be any thing ferrous on the wet side of it Great boat though JonC and suzook12 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuda4 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Lovely looking boat,although a V8 petrol might be expensive when you open it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinker Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 What HP? My boat is very similar in size and style with a 225 Merc outboard best planing economy is 4.1mpg (US) be interesting to see how the I/O compares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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