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    Sportsman 180 Speed and Handling Questions

    The trim was originally set to one notch to port. After two outings I moved it over one to neutral. Didn't seem to make a difference. I'll try one more notch to starboard and see what happens. Thanks!
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    Sportsman 180 Speed and Handling Questions

    Thanks, that's pretty sound advice. To you or anyone lurking this thread, is there much difference in performance of diameter size between different 17 pitch props, such as 13 thru 17 inch, Aluminum versus Stainless or 3 or 4 blades? Boat is mostly lake use with some ocean within 2-5...
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    Sportsman 180 Speed and Handling Questions

    First ride out, yes I had the motor trimmed all the way down. Other rides I tend to have it set around 2 or 3 according to the trim gauge. Doesn't appear to make a difference, perhaps 100 RPM gain. Hard steering left and quick steering right is also the same no matter the trim, maybe a tad...
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    Sportsman 180 Speed and Handling Questions

    Used 180 Sportsman Yamaha 4 stroke 150HP Powertech 13.25x19 SS prop Standard Cable Steering Been out five times, 4 lake 1 sound/ocean, and noticed the following, hoping someone can give some pointers: 1) Throttle noisy (clunk) to engage and inconsistent - it's almost 50/50 whether it revs...