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Cactuspete1972

01-21-2009, 02:47 PM

I'm picking up a 198 DLV Elite in February. I live in Wilmington, NC. I'm very excited about the DLV. I had a Boston Whaler 15' Super Sport with a 2 stroke 70 Yamaha for about 6 years and it treated me well. I hope the Carolina Skiff with do the same. I never had a 4 stroke outboard, hopefully it wont give me any trouble. I am looking to get some good top speed out of it, does anyone have a suggestion on a good prop pitch to get me up in the low 40s. Aluminum vs SS? Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks Pete

Ed&Brenda

01-21-2009, 02:53 PM

Welcome.

I asked CS what they would suggest for that size boat and motor and Sabrina sent me an email stating that they tested the boat with a 3 blade 14x20 and 14x21. Don't know what material. Also she could not provide andy testing results.

We have a 13.75x19 and I think we are under propped.

TooTall

01-21-2009, 05:38 PM

The one thing I remember about 4 stroke motors is that you have to look over your shoulder to make sure the motor is running... It' soo quiet!!!!

01-21-2009, 06:38 PM

You will love the 4 stroke!!!! I have had 2 strokes all my life until 2 years ago. They are the best thing since sliced bread far as gas mileage and quietness. Too Tall said it right look over your shoulder.

Gary13

01-21-2009, 08:09 PM

Ditto TooTall....if my motor didn't pee, I would not know it was running*Cheers*

Marion

01-21-2009, 08:29 PM

Congrats !! After waitng 6 painful weeks, I'm pickin' up my 198 elite Friday!! Did you test ride the DLV hull ? Like Tom Petty Said "The waiting is the hardest part). *yay**Cheers**yay*

Willie

01-21-2009, 09:36 PM

Good luck with the new boat..........go catch some fish now....*017*

CFISHN

01-21-2009, 10:06 PM

Congrats !! After waitng 6 painful weeks, I'm pickin' up my 198 elite Friday!! Did you test ride the DLV hull ? Like Tom Petty Said "The waiting is the hardest part). *yay**Cheers**yay*

*thumbsup* FOR QUOTING TOM PETTY *yay*

OBX Hokie

01-21-2009, 10:11 PM

congrats to you and marion!! *Cheers**Cheers*

Cactuspete1972

01-21-2009, 10:23 PM

Yea, congrats Marion. I have ridden in a DLX before but never a DLV or an Elite for that matter. Word on the street the Elite rides even better than the DLV because it weighs about 400lbs more.
I can't wait to get mine but I will keep having to wait until it is ready.