Had a nice run today with the HST

[rev.ronnie]

I went down to Forest Lake to try out a Mazco 28 RE 4 I bought from Keane on S&F.

First pass, full load of fuel, less than 8000 rpm and I clicked it at exactly 100 on GPS. She was pulling plenty good, but I was running into a bay and the wind was pretty strong. I am still rich on the ACU, but I will play with that later.

The prop lifts really well and I was able to run my motor height way higher than with any other prop. I was not expecting this to be a huge top ender, but rather a mid range prop. Needless to say, I'm pretty happy. I dropped it off at the prop shop for a new hub on the way home. It is a little loose and I'm going to reface the thrust surface too.

I made some easy 95 mph runs and packed it for home. I am still going to find a nice Hoss triton 28 to see what the top end really is on this rig. I may just buy a new one, I think it will be money well spent.

[77viper]

Sounds like a good day Ron. I have a Steve Smith 30 offshore if you want to give it a try sometime, the viper likes it but I haven't tried anything much over 100 with it.

[rev.ronnie]

Yeah, I'd like to spin that once. I have a Merc 26 chopper I may have Steve do an offshore cut on for a drag prop.

How well does it lift?

[varmint1]

What is a offshore cut, pics would help me on understanding the difference, thanks

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[rev.ronnie]

http://www.screamandfly.com/showthread.php?249253-26-Offshore

They are similar to a "Hoss" cut.

I see that Hoss' are on sale right now. I'm probably gonna get a new one. Those things are bad ***.

[varmint1]

Thanks Rev., I have a 26 hoss similar to the one on s&f but not that nice. It's from the early 80s and used for the 200hp drag, also it was worked on by Hopkins propeller in Covington, louisanna. When I get home I'll post a pic of it and y'all can tell me if it offshore cut or not, thanks again

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[HST4ME]

My fave on my HST was a 30 triton.

[rev.ronnie]

My fave on my HST was a 30 triton.

What motor, gear ratio and rpm were you running? What mph?

I think a 30 may be a little much for all but the lightest load on mine.

[HST4ME]

Stepped on 260 or 2.5 drag.. clicked off 8900 with the drag motor, 1.87 gears. It got with the program. It worked great on all motors until a broken propshaft sent it to 45-50 ft of water.
One thing I found out while doinking around with top ending my HST runs much more happy when the motors are propped well within the motors power band instead of screaming them. I have'nt ran that set up in years, before it goes to whomever for a cosmetic restore the go-pros will be strapped to it for a final blast. Something about those tritons is magic.

[rev.ronnie]

Yeah, I never spin mine real hard. 8000 maybe a touch more. I like to keep the motor loaded.i may try Chet's 30 if I get a chance this year.