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Boating => Mechanical Forum => Topic started by: L.T. on May 29, 2009, 07:14:51 AM
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I have a 22' Century Cutty With A 260 Mercruiser. I bought it three years ago with 210 Hours on the power train. That being said, whenever I had more than 2 people in the boat, it had a major problem getting up on plane If at all. When I bought the boat the last owner told me the water temp gauge was not working (on cold at all times). No biggie. I would always eyeball over the stern making sure it was pumping ( throwing water over the swim platform at idle) I put on a steeper pitch prop thinking I would lose High end speed but, could plane at a lower speed. NO help It just slowed the boat down by about 8 MPH. Power up with four people, Trim tabs full down, I would have to send 2 people forward into the cabin to get up on plane. Then this past winter the light bulb went on. Change the damn thermostat. Put on the original prop, got it up to temp 140*. and it jumped on plane what a difference a thermostat makes. Moral of my story believe what I see and not as much what I hear.
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There was no Tstat in to be begin with correct? Probably will decrease your fuel usage too. grtn
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Very Cool t^
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There was a T Stat In it but apparently in the wide open position at all times nosmly
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With all the boats i work on, i've never heard or seen this as a fix. I'm glad it sure solved your problem. I will keep this in mind.
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It's a good idea to change the thermostats every year as part of your routine maintenance/ preventative maintenance program. <'((((><
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Fishin Dude Is correct. I change mine every year. It can't hurt. I know some of these are not cheap. My Honda stat is around $24. And on it its stamped: This Side Towards Radiator. I guess we know what it fits. Capt.Matt
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Yep, I hear ya Loud and clear. A new t -stat in the winter might save heartaches in the spring, t^over