Fook, next time you are doing a run-up in a complex, try this for an answer to your question; bring the RPM's to say 1700, then bring the prop lever back until you see a 100 drop. Now advance the throttle. The rpm will stay at 1600 all the way to wide open. The 'governor ' is doing its job, but wou...

So yeah, has anyone ever tried a constant speed prop on their boat? On an airplane, there is the propeller governer that contains oil and with some moveable internal parts. By adjusting a level, the prop pitch is adjusted. Can this be possible setup on a boat? Has anyone ever tried it?

Marshpirate wrote:I hear ya man, if my boat wasn't already full that day id gladly of taken you, last years freedom ride was a blast hope you get a chance to get out there this year, more boats on the lake that day to comprehend!

I'll do my best to swim on out if I have to. Thanks though!

Marshpirate, I have read and heard a lot about the Freedomride. Once again, I have no way to get out on the water though and is why I am asking for someone on the SA family to adopt me.

Dirtman, the 480 is a powerhouse of an engine. Fuel burn was horrible at 20gph roughly.
The 10 bld was pretty loud but it did what I wanted. Was so close to pulling the trigger on sensenich 'R' type 3bld and would have helped tremendously but I ended up selling whole rig completely.

Thank you gatorfrog for the reply. If I ever get down that way I sure will get up with you. I am just looking to ride along with someone a few times and get a good look at the different set ups everybody has. Thanks

Hello SA family. My name is Hunter. I'm 22 and from Maryland. Next week (Jan 19th) I am moving to the Port orange,FL area for the 3rd time due to a new job. I have previous airboat experience and had to sell my 15 ft diamondback a few months ago which I rode in MD. Never have rode in Florida before ...

I'll sell you mine. Pics are in the pics section. pm me if interested

I know this is a long shot but I am very interested in upgrading from my 10 bld warp drive to a 3 bld sensenich R series. $2860 is a good chunk of change to be spending on something when I don't know how much difference it makes (I hear its night vs day difference). So I am here to ask if someone ha...

Fuel burn is a B$$$$. But such a powerhouse! Hearing the supercharger whistle behind you will get you addicted. Farmboy has shared a lot of knowedge with me about the motors. Make sure it has a good prop too. I got stuck a with a 10 bld warp drive on mine and am finding myself saving up for a sense...

Fuel burn is a B$$$$. But such a powerhouse! Hearing the supercharger whistle behind you will get you addicted. Farmboy has shared a lot of knowedge with me about the motors. Make sure it has a good prop too. I got stuck a with a 10 bld warp drive on mine and am finding myself saving up for a sensen...

That blows man. I'm really sorry. I made a purchase one time on a boat that was actually 9 years older than the title said!!! Everything ran but I was always leary of how many hrs it actually had on it. Things can only go up from here

Always get what you pay for
I wanted a 50 inch light bar for my grass rake but ended up going with 5.5inch LED cubes by lightheaded. And boy am I happy. Saved $ and get the same light output!! PeaRiverOpossum on here will hook you up for sure!

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I fly out of Kissimmee airport daily as a flight instructor. I always look down to see all the airboaters riding around and wishing I could be out there with you. But I can also see the TRASH from the air too!! It's Not good and more vast of an area than you think.

farmboy wrote:

Fookz92 wrote:Farm boy, I texted you.

I got a new # (561)261-6390
Call me tomorrow sometime.

Thanks man. I'll text ya soon when I am tinkering on the boat. Might not be tomorrow.

Fook.. Awsome boat !! Lived in Rockville (Montgomery County) and hunted in Fredrick for many years.. Glad to see airboating made it the BIG MD !!!!! Yea, wide open should be 2850-2900... A 540, 480, 470 180 type aircrafts should cruise on a plane between 1900-2100.... Leaving a lot for running dry....

Fook.. Awsome boat !! Lived in Rockville (Montgomery County) and hunted in Fredrick for many years.. Glad to see airboating made it the BIG MD !!!!! Yea, wide open should be 2850-2900... A 540, 480, 470 180 type aircrafts should cruise on a plane between 1900-2100.... Leaving a lot for running dry....

Tony480 wrote:Why would you run it at 2800 for ten minutes? If it won't cruise any better than that I would be fixing that first!

Hence why I think I need to turn the prop pitch more. So If I paid for your plane ticket, you'd fly up to Maryland and tune it for me? Hahaha

Farm boy, I texted you. Icing up and sweating on the carb Intake is normal. Mine does it and everyone I know that has a gso480 it does it as we'll It sweats yes like it is supposed to. But I can be running at constant 2800+ rpm for about 10 minutes and then I get a small vibration in the pedal foll...

Farm boy, I texted you.

I think that boat looks great. I love the quad seat up front...looks like it came outta Santa's redneck sleigh lol. I put that value in between 16-20k, but that varies depending on who you ask of course :D . Due to your state having a turtle of sorts as a main mascot- I would paint the rudders with...

I am on this website every day reading up on forums and such because I am eager to learn what all of you guys already know! So, I am 21 and I bought my first airboat after seeing it in the classifieds on SA back in September. The only thing that helped me a little was I am a pilot and know about air...

Are you fellas using a relay with the 90 watt cube ? Is it recommended? The 90 watt cubes draw less than 6 amps ea at 12 VDC so a relay is not recommended or necessary unless you are using a low amp switch or don't want to run your "power" wire all the way to your console. Most switches that are us...

Sorry for not posting sooner. Finally installed my lights. WOW they are bright! Can't wait to try them on the river. Have to finish buffing the hull first though. :stirpot: http://www.southernairboat.com/photopost/data/500/medium/image1448.jpg http://www.southernairboat.com/photopost/data/500/medium...