Hey all, long time lurker/searcher, first time poster. I’ve searched through every post I can think of, but am afraid this question is a bit specific.
I’ve got an ‘86 Evinrude 8HP pushing a 10’ RIB. Motor runs great. Does everything she should. Just me, it planes great (if I lean forward). Me and my daughter, planes even better. As soon as we add a third person, though, the motor still spools up fine, but it just barely won’t push the boat onto plane. And I mean JUST barely. I considered moving to a 9.9, but realized since I’m so close, propping might fix my issue.
The motor currently has P/N 390237 (8.5x9). Would switching to the 8x7 offered as the other option for the motor on this site help or hurt my situation? Looks like a 9.25x6.5 was once an option too. Any other thoughts on propping adjustments I could make to squeeze just a hair more out of her?
I’ve got an ‘86 Evinrude 8HP pushing a 10’ RIB. Motor runs great. Does everything she should. Just me, it planes great (if I lean forward). Me and my daughter, planes even better. As soon as we add a third person, though, the motor still spools up fine, but it just barely won’t push the boat onto plane. And I mean JUST barely. I considered moving to a 9.9, but realized since I’m so close, propping might fix my issue.
The motor currently has P/N 390237 (8.5x9). Would switching to the 8x7 offered as the other option for the motor on this site help or hurt my situation? Looks like a 9.25x6.5 was once an option too. Any other thoughts on propping adjustments I could make to squeeze just a hair more out of her?