Bought a 1992 20' stoker tonight!!

[565edge]

Came over to the dark side. Bought a very clean 1992 20' stoker with a 1993 merc 2.5 260hp motor.Boat was from around the parker area. Its white with reds and grey's. What kind of performance should I see with this thing? Its got hydraulic steering and a manual adjustable jack plate. Got a 24 pitch lightning et on it? Ill try to get some pics...Thanks

[Tom Brown]

It's hard to imagine that's the right prop for river cruising. It will probably pull pretty hard when you hit the gas.
I can't give you any insight into what numbers to expect but it will be wild. Congratulations on a great boat.

[565edge]

Thank you..How high should I adjust prop shaft to keel? Motor has boyseen reeds,reed spacer and a cdi ecu?Here is a pic...

[YeLLowBoaT]

Nice looking boat.

[riverbound]

Congrats!!

[bordsmnj]

Really Nice! not that i'm biased or anything...
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attach...5&d=1183529483

[565edge]

Thanks guys....Im picking up this morning in havasu. leaving now...

[HavasuDreamin']

Nice Boat. How high you run you motor is directly related to the water PSI you generate. I would recommend running it even with the bottom of the boat to start with. Watch your water PSI guage and run no less than 10-12 PSI of water at high speed. FYI, when cruising, you won't generate any more than 5-7 PSI which is normal.
With a 24" prop, you will get better acceleration but the top end will suffer. My guess is a 26" ET would be a great all around prop with enough bottom end and plenty of top end to get you into the low to mid 90's.
Best of luck and enjoy.

[RitcheyRch]

Nice boat and congrats. We need a Stoker Regatta

[Towndrunk]

Came over to the dark side. Bought a very clean 1992 20' stoker with a 1993 merc 2.5 260hp motor.Boat was from around the parker area. Its white with reds and grey's. What kind of performance should I see with this thing? Its got hydraulic steering and a manual adjustable jack plate. Got a 24 pitch lightning et on it? Ill try to get some pics...Thanks
What did the guy tell you ? I like the colors.