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Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 7:13 am
by parrothead
If your 50hp Tohatsu is the TLDI model, our '05 Nissan is the same motor with a different color scheme, and it is one of the lightest of the 50s [which would contribute to a high stern/low bow attitude when at rest]. Your engine speed at WOT should be in the range of 5,150 - 5,850. We have a 12.1" diameter x 9" pitch prop, and top out at 5,200.
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 7:38 am
by tangentair
From your description and the previous posts, you maybe fine especially since any loading or mods to the back part of the boat - like extra batteries and water tanks, gas tanks, and midriff bulge will "level" her out. I originally thought there was a lot of nose down attitude but if your similar to the others it sounds normal, although my M seems to sit level but then it has a lot of weight in the stern when I am at the helm.
Check your prop, yes there are quite a few discussions about rpm, WOT, and prop sizes that you can search for and read. If you seldom run WOT a prop that takes a bigger bite at the low end may work better for you (and be the reason the previous owner used it)
I seem to remember a thread where the late Catagale waxed eloquent on the subject of WOT and low end torque.
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 2:11 pm
by Don T
Hello,
I always considered the "bow down" attitude reduces drag at the stern, thus you go faster.
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 2:26 pm
by Trouts Dream
And here I thought it was the M bowing its head to the stern heavy X
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 2:31 pm
by K9Kampers
X...bow high = fly (bye, bye)
M...bow down = plow (slow)
2004 26M
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 9:41 am
by Andy26M
When I first bought my 26M in 2004 the dealer had installed my pressure-water reservoir under the V-Berth all the way forward. With that tank full, I felt I had way too much bow down - and the spray I got in the cockpit under power confirmed this. I relocated that tank (it is a soft-sided model) under the rear berth, and I like the trim of the boat a lot better. I guess the lesson is - be mindful of what is up in the bow.
Also, remember that when you are looking at that black waterline stripe, your own bodyweight (and probably your passengers) is not in the cockpit causing the stern to go down a bit
Do not try and judge the waterline with the Admiral in the cockpit alone, either, because of course she is so petite that she represents negative weight, and the boat will actually float higher with her on it
- Andy