canuck1:
Holy Moly
locking out your timing only works if your rpm is constantly above your timing dial in point. it works for you cause of the fuel you run but for most lake boats(heavy and loaded up) they will get major detonation if they try it.
I agree with you on the power thing but my boat is lite and doesn't have to work to get on planeOpinions are all over the map regarding this. I just try it and see if it works. It is really cheap low end power and I have seen it work in most cases on pump gas(91). Actually, I have not seen it not work - even locked out at 28, you still make a ton more power - and it is basically free!
Now if you run 87, you will start to have some predetonation and should have your boat taken away from you!
I am not sure what you mean by timing dial point? When it is locked out, you set the timing while it is idling - no need to rev it as there is no advance.