Tomahawk
04-21-2002, 04:04 PM
Bill splashed his dynamite 22 Classic today. Fortunately, he came by my place and we went for a little ride. What a ride! 502 Magnum with Black Hawk drive turning twin, counter rotating 31" pitch props at close to 5000 rpm. Lake Lanier was pretty chopped up this afternoon so, being a new experience, driving had to be on the conservative side. The Blackhawk really does change things around from my Bravo drive 22.
You guys with Blackhawk experience might want to share some tips with Bill. From what I could tell, you need some down on the K-planes to get up on plane. Leave the tabs down a bit as you build speed. When you're going about as fast as you can with this trim, start trimming the drive up, not much, just till the rooster tail is about 20 ft. high. Then lift the tabs. At this point, there is a lot of lift. Not just the bow but the whole boat. You are really getting with the program at this point. The boat feels very light so slow down at the first sign of cruiser wakes.
At least that was my inclination! I just had to run up to the house and post this. I'm still shaking a bit and Bill is not even home yet. This is a very cool boat, will take some getting used to and hauls ass! eek! :cool: :D
You guys with Blackhawk experience might want to share some tips with Bill. From what I could tell, you need some down on the K-planes to get up on plane. Leave the tabs down a bit as you build speed. When you're going about as fast as you can with this trim, start trimming the drive up, not much, just till the rooster tail is about 20 ft. high. Then lift the tabs. At this point, there is a lot of lift. Not just the bow but the whole boat. You are really getting with the program at this point. The boat feels very light so slow down at the first sign of cruiser wakes.
At least that was my inclination! I just had to run up to the house and post this. I'm still shaking a bit and Bill is not even home yet. This is a very cool boat, will take some getting used to and hauls ass! eek! :cool: :D