My problem is that the best I can do before prop blowout occurs is about 4200 RPM.

Pontoon lifting strakes design. They actually spend time engineering the angles and. They are triangular in shape with their lower surface flat and horizontal parallel to the water surface 0 angle. We have the exact same options and configurations between these boats that are nearly identical explained Evan when he first contacted PDB magazine.

If I was going to add lifting strakes Id first want to have a really good pontoon boat to add them to. Merlot with palm carpet 150 Mercury Optimax PRO XS twin 32 elip tubes sealed lifting strakes underwater LEDs side lighting LEDs bimini top LEDs Custom interior LEDs Cupholder LEDs dual batteries raised helm Faux Teak rear decking rough water package fuel water separator kicker speaker upgrade 52 ski pylon rear. The only other difference is that one is blue and the other is tan.

Fin System the water is channelled back down creating lift increasing control and performance. Pontoon Forum. Sealed vs non sealed lifting strakes.

No use spending the money if the boats not first class and worth the additional investment. More surface area in the pontoon design means more water displacement and greater flotation. Hello all Jason from Louisiana.

Many lifting strakes use negative angles which can generate lift but. After discussions with motor dealer and talking with Bentley reps the prop I have on it now is a 157515 pitch SS prop. The pontoons are 23 inches by 24 foot 3 inches with the 3 inches sitting aft of the stern.

Fin System is located at a position where it can provide the greatest benefit. The original pontoon design was narrow and heavy but by switching to aluminum Harris could build lighter wider pontoons capable of handling heavier-horsepower outboards. The unique design also creates a flat planing surface and with the addition of lifting strakes on the outer pontoons the PTX package gives boaters incredible maneuverability control quicker response and better fuel economy.