sonataquasi
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Looking for advice.
I have a new BasSport XB21 with a 250XS 1:62; the boat has been up 92.4 MPH. I bought the boat in January.
I was running comfortably in the mid to high 80's. I have had a lot of issues, electrical, charger, batteries, and just this weekend my livewell timer stopped working. I also have experienced some alarming performance slumps, mainly lack of RPM's, and these are most concerning.
This weekend with a full load including my tournament partner I could only hit 76 MPH. I pushed it until I caught the back end starting to slide out on me. I tried all different engine heights and all different trim settings. Max RPM's = 5800.
Sunday I went out by myself and managed a respectable 82 but it sure took a while to get there. Again, I tried all different combinations with the lift and trim. This is the same prop that once hit 92.4. Max RPM's - 5800. Also of note the batteries did not receive a full charge overnight.
My cranking battery dies if I leave the live well running. This has been happening every time I consistently use the live well. If I get to a spot and fish it all day the cranking battery will be dead by 11:30 or noon. I paid to have a switch installed that let's me start the engine with my trolling batteries; I had to use it 5 times on Saturday.
Can electrical issues impact my overall RPMs? Does anyone think that my cranking battery issue could impact my overall RPM's? If so, how do I determine that?
I am up for all recommendations and advice.
I also would appreciate a referral to a quality Atlanta based Mercury Outboard shop.
Thanks!
justin 678-234-4683
I have a new BasSport XB21 with a 250XS 1:62; the boat has been up 92.4 MPH. I bought the boat in January.
I was running comfortably in the mid to high 80's. I have had a lot of issues, electrical, charger, batteries, and just this weekend my livewell timer stopped working. I also have experienced some alarming performance slumps, mainly lack of RPM's, and these are most concerning.
This weekend with a full load including my tournament partner I could only hit 76 MPH. I pushed it until I caught the back end starting to slide out on me. I tried all different engine heights and all different trim settings. Max RPM's = 5800.
Sunday I went out by myself and managed a respectable 82 but it sure took a while to get there. Again, I tried all different combinations with the lift and trim. This is the same prop that once hit 92.4. Max RPM's - 5800. Also of note the batteries did not receive a full charge overnight.
My cranking battery dies if I leave the live well running. This has been happening every time I consistently use the live well. If I get to a spot and fish it all day the cranking battery will be dead by 11:30 or noon. I paid to have a switch installed that let's me start the engine with my trolling batteries; I had to use it 5 times on Saturday.
Can electrical issues impact my overall RPMs? Does anyone think that my cranking battery issue could impact my overall RPM's? If so, how do I determine that?
I am up for all recommendations and advice.
I also would appreciate a referral to a quality Atlanta based Mercury Outboard shop.
Thanks!
justin 678-234-4683
