Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Dauntless 160 115 proxs CT prop testing+?'s

Posted by pinebaron on 07/31/21 - 6:33 AM
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Hello whaler central. I have a recent repower 2004 Dauntless 160 2020 115 proxs command thrust.Trim tabs. Just hit 50hrs.Trouble free.Runs Perfect.Wawa 93 octane only fuel i have used so far

Black max 14x19
Engine mount=bottom holes
3 peps+equip.=650lbs
35gal. gas(45gal tank)
WOT 39mph@6000rpm (garmin gps)


Thunderbolt(mirage?) 15.8x21
Engine mount 1 hole up now(1 1/2'' measure above keel)
1 person+equip 300lbs
35 gal gas
WOT 40mph@5350rpm

Vengence 14x19
engine mount 1 up
1 person +equip.300lbs
30 gal gas
WOT 42.9@6300

Laser 2 14x19
25 gal gas
1 person +equip. 300lbs
1 hole up
Cruise 23mph@4200rpm
WOT 44mph(gps)@6070rpm (mercmonitor stored max rpm @6070 and paddle wheel speed @45.4)

I own the black max prop from new and the laser i bought used-could have been worked on?The others i borrowed so they could have been modified .Max rpm is 6300 for my engine would like it close as possible to that.The Only cruise info i have is on the laser.Was trimmed out on all except maybe the black max -my friend was skipping the boat hes a better cap than me though. and i was watching the gauges.
Question is would you stick with the laser or buy something else?The vengence is right on with the rpm.
Out of props to test....was thinking of buying a enertia 14X19 .Mirage 15?x19 15?18 might be good too? Vengence? The other forum has a post of a dauntless 160 merc 115 CT 13.8x21 enertia WOT 43mph@5700rpm one hole up. RPM too low for my liking.

Edited by pinebaron on 07/31/21 - 6:39 AM