"SeaDoo GTX limited-947cc, 951 pump-wondering which solas for the [a] best top end [b] best hole shot [c]best cruiser with 2 small adults?"
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The stock pitch will give the best overall performance. Increasing the pitch will give you a terrible hole shot. You can pipe and jet your machine to make more power to spin a bigger prop. but is it really worth all the money to get 3 more mph? If you plan on pulling skiers and riding 2 up all the time I would go down in prop size. You'll get amazing acceleration and only give up 2 to 3 mph on the top.
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It depends if you have racing parts or if the jet-ski is stock mostly.If want more top speed it will decrease torque.
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i have done a lot of research on bilge pumps.the #1 insurance claim for sinking is pump failure.if i had only ONE pump say 6 or 7 amps,i would use #14 min with a higher rated fuse than the pump
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2 adults under 300 lbs (combined) + two small children (approx. 100 lbs combined) is all that you should expect to "comfortably" (relatively speaking, of course) fit on this boat. The capacity rating on these boats is similar to tents, a gross overestimation of what you can actually fit. E.g., a 2-person raft hardly fits one adult comfortably and the most you should expect to fit in a 4-person raft is two adults. Capisce? Intex makes a great set of aluminum oars for under $30. They work well with this boat. Just keep in mind that rowing these rafts is a major pain in the a@@. I'm a fit male and rowed my family of four around for only a few minutes on a calm lake before I realized it was a mistake not to purchase a trolling motor : )
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Not so much bro, you want speed? Go for the 29" or you'd have to do a lot of upgrades...Such as getting a brushless motor/escBut it's a nice boat though
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I agree with the other posters. Salt water is fine but I wouldn't take out in the ocean because the tracking isn't great and strong winds/currents = super heavy drag. Flatwater is best for the Sevylor. I have another inflatable, the AE Sport, and I wouldn't hesitate to take that out to sea tho I think the AE AF performs better on the open water. Hope that helps.
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Hi Beverly! I'm with Blackfire: we should have a mini model coming out this year that might work for you! If you're really interested in seeing a specific bike model, please write to their sales president Larry Hibbard: (larry.hibbard AT blackfire-usa.com). Blackfire is deeply interested in hearing from customers about their specific needs.Cheers,~Sean
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I spoke with the company this afternoon and they said that the heater is the best they can find in order to keep the price down. They are open to any suggestions for another heater that is both better and less expensive. They also said that they have since switched manufacturers for their filter pump to Intex. Personally, I have not come across any problems with the heater or pump but I was curious if the company offered other options for me to consider for the future.
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Ok, so I am new to the RC boat world and wondered the very same thing. There is plenty of room in the hull for expansion it would appear. The boat does well with what it came with and is a great starter boat for my 7 year old, I would love to see a lot more speed and Batt. Life. We get about 5 Minutes of runtime with the factory setup.
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I'm very happy & satisfied with Hangkai 2 cycle boat engine. I guess It's manufactured by (Generic) a well known Company for Generators & other equipment here in USA... As far as 12 miles a hour -- it's a stretch..Depends on the weight of your boat, occupants and gear, --- In very still waters -- I would bet it will exceed 7 mph easily... How about this for thought: Engine will run on full Throttle for like 2-3 hours on 1 tank of fuel & you will be very far from home.... For the Money it's a great value vs, prices of other boat engines... Like you, I was hesitant about purchase, turned out to be a great fun & investment. Frank
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big ones,like you use for inflatable mattresses and smaller on the foot and back rest. I tried the pump from our mattress but took a while and wasn't really firm. Do yourself a favor and get the Sevylor pump. I got one for Less than $20 bucks and it's awesome quick and efficient. BTW, I absolutely love this kayak. I had everyone on the lake jealous. And it comes with the same or better oars that didn't come with any of the other kayaks I've seen. They had to purchase them seperate.
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No. Get a short shaft engine and use a 4 blade prop for such a short boat, or a double-cupped stainless prop. I ran a 60 on my 13 foot Whaler with the SS double-cupped prop and it was great. A long shaft motor will just not be lifted high enough, unless you mount the mini jacker top edge above the transom edge which not only looks crappy it is less secure, and if you even hydraulically jack plated it you'd make the rig less stable raising the weight in the rear that high. Remember an 11 ft. boat going about 20+ is not very stable to begin with. Wrong approach in my opinion--sorry. And I'm a bit of a daredevil in some things. Good luck. No. Get a short shaft engine and use a 4 blade prop for such a short boat, or a double-cupped stainless prop. I ran a 60 on my 13 foot Whaler with the SS double-cupped prop and it was great. A long shaft motor will just not be lifted high enough, unless you mount the mini jacker top edge above the transom edge which not only looks crappy it is less secure, and if you even hydraulically jack plated it you'd make the rig less stable raising the weight in the rear that high. Remember an 11 ft. boat going about 20+ is not very stable to begin with. Wrong approach in my opinion--sorry. And I'm a... » Read More No. Get a short shaft engine and use a 4 blade prop for such a short boat, or a double-cupped stainless prop. I ran a 60 on my 13 foot Whaler with the SS double-cupped prop and it was great. A long shaft motor will just not be lifted high enough, unless you mount the mini jacker top edge above the transom edge which not only looks crappy it is less secure, and if you even hydraulically jack plated it you'd make the rig less stable raising the weight in the rear that high. Remember an 11 ft. boat going about 20+ is not very stable to begin with. Wrong approach in my opinion--sorry. And I'm a bit of a daredevil in some things. Good luck. « Show Less
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For me I just use a little battery operated pump , air it up till it feels moderately tight then go for it. Just a word of advice....be mindful that on a hot day they will get too tight and you should beach land it a relieve a little pressure. on a cold day I had it all pumped up, threw it on the trailer and headed to the lake, when I got there it was deflated considerably due to the cold. I pumped it up and away it goes. Its a awesome rig. Get U 1, FISH ON!
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Wow, so you had to return a fake cx-300 sent directly from Amazon?Yes, I agree that Amazon customer service is first rate, but I am also conscious about my gas price (about 15 mins. ride back and forth from post office). More feedback like this would be appreciated. Thanks Hord Jr.!
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Actually, there is additional assistance to getting to the "perfect" 25-second shot. Grind and tamp are important, please don't misunderstand. But there is another piece of gear that can help: La Marzocco Strada portafilter baskets.These are precisely engineered so that the holes in the basket are the same size, and they are perfectly centered in the basket. The holes also appear to be smaller than those you see in most portafilter baskets, and that's going to slow the water flow down.Not cheap - around a drawback - but worth every penny, IMO.
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I would DOUBLE, TRIPLE check this..... when I review the product spec's it says nothing about saltwater system with pump. If I did not already own one of these pools I'd be so confused. Basically if you want a salt water pool you either need to purchase a pool that INCLUDES an 2in1 pump with saltwater system OR-you purchase a pool that comes with a standard issue pump and then additional & separate purchase of a saltwater system and connect it with your pool pump. We started off using a standard pump and buying pool chemicals (chlorine tablets/shock) then decided to try out saltwater and LOVED IT, less hassle less cost!!!! Only down side is that 5 years down the road the metal supports started to rust. I would DOUBLE, TRIPLE check this..... when I review the product spec's it says nothing about saltwater system with pump. If I did not already own one of these pools I'd be so confused. Basically if you want a salt water pool you either need to purchase a pool that INCLUDES an 2in1 pump with saltwater system OR-you purchase a pool that comes with a standard issue pump and then additional & separate purchase of a saltwater system and connect it with your pool pump. We started off using a standard pump and buying pool chemicals (chlorine tablets/shock) then decided to try out saltwater and... » Read More I would DOUBLE, TRIPLE check this..... when I review the product spec's it says nothing about saltwater system with pump. If I did not already own one of these pools I'd be so confused. Basically if you want a salt water pool you either need to purchase a pool that INCLUDES an 2in1 pump with saltwater system OR-you purchase a pool that comes with a standard issue pump and then additional & separate purchase of a saltwater system and connect it with your pool pump. We started off using a standard pump and buying pool chemicals (chlorine tablets/shock) then decided to try out saltwater and LOVED IT, less hassle less cost!!!! Only down side is that 5 years down the road the metal supports started to rust. « Show Less
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Never run The Traxxas, I usually run Castle od Tenkin. But I use the race pro in my Axial Exo buggy Im geared for speed and it hast failed me once. Running 2s Lippo could run 3s but I have all I need on 2s. The SCT race Pro I picked because of cooling, I had problems with too many other motors over heating in my Exo. SInce I switched I havent over heated once. I also like the fact that Castle makes a Castle link connector that stays open for you to plug into with the field programer or from fied via usb to Computer for adjustments. On my Tenkin FXR is not as easy.
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Thanks Speedman. I was considering purchasing a few, but it looks like it would be a waste of time and $. Have a great day.