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- Tue Sep 20, 2022 8:31 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: Re-power 16 SL with modern engine
- Replies: 4
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Re: Re-power 16 SL with modern engine
I have a 1993 16SL with 1997 Honda BF 90 at a dry weight of 369-lbs. Both splash wells are above water line, and were even before battery was relocated to the starboard console. The [maximum boat speed is 40 in what can only be assumed was MPH] with a load [specified only as full] with engine mounte...
- Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:51 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 16 SL Re-power at some future time
- Replies: 33
- Views: 16925
Re: Re-powering my 16' SL
[I cannot inform on the source of the replacement 17-gallon fuel tank I mentioned in my September 10, 2020 post because] I purchased the boat with the replacement tank [already installed].
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 1:52 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 16 SL Re-power at some future time
- Replies: 33
- Views: 16925
Re: Re-powering my 16' SL
After raising the motor i verified the correct height by observing the anti ventilation plate on waters surface at planing speeds. The lower set engine caused lots of drag and slowed it down significantly. The 16SL is a great little boat once you get its performance tuned in. One more note: the orig...
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 11:33 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 16 SL Re-power at some future time
- Replies: 33
- Views: 16925
Re: Re-powering my 16' SL
My 16 SL has a 1997 Honda BF90 engine. I relocated the battery to the starboard console to reduce weight in transom. This made a big difference. I run a stern lifting Power Tech SCD3 stainless propeller. [Boat speed at maximum throttle is] 40-MPH with lower weight load and 36-MPH with medium weight ...
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 10:00 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: SL16 Hull Dead Rise
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4033
Re: SL16 Hull Dead Rise
Gemeco Marine Accessories offers a free app that measures tilt, used for determining dead rise for their transducers.
- Tue Jul 28, 2020 3:57 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 16 SL with HONDA BF90
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12921
Re: 16 SL with HONDA BF90
For the 2020 season i have been able to get the battery relocated to the helm position. I installed a Power Tech SCD3 17-pitch stainless steel propeller last year. The fuel tank capacity has been reduced to 17-gallons, and the fuel tank has been pushed forward in the fuel tank cavity. With a personn...
- Thu Jul 23, 2020 6:30 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: SL16 Hull Dead Rise
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4033
SL16 Hull Dead Rise
Due to the limited production and the limited popularity of the SL16, there is not much technical information specific to this model. I have been trying to figure where the SL 16 hull design fits in with the other models. I have taken accurate measurements of the hull dead rise. The SL 16 hull start...
- Fri Apr 24, 2020 12:52 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1993 16 SL Battery Relocation
- Replies: 1
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1993 16 SL Battery Relocation
The battery on my 1993 16 SL has been moved to the helm console from the starboard side of the engine splashwell. battery3_.jpg noBattery.jpg I wanted to move the battery to the port-side console to better balance [lateral distribution of] weight, but to run two 2-AWG cables there without damage was...
- Fri Apr 24, 2020 12:44 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1993 16 SL Console Shelf Rebuild
- Replies: 0
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1993 16 SL Console Shelf Rebuild
Port console shelf on a 1993 16 SL was badly stained. The plywood base was peeling. I re-bulit it using some mahogany scraps.
- Wed Aug 21, 2019 2:57 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 16 SL with HONDA BF90
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12921
Re: 16 SL with HONDA BF90
Update; After working with Prop Gods I installed a Power Tech SCD3 17-pitch stainless steel propeller. Now has faster acceleration onto plane from a standing start. [Engine speed was] 6000-RPM trimmed in. And boat speed increased by trimming out before having to slow down. Still experiencing some bo...
- Tue Jul 23, 2019 3:56 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 16 SL with HONDA BF90
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12921
Re: 16 SL and Prop
1997 Honda BF90 WOT range is 5000-6000 RPM with a 2.33 gear ratio. leaning towards SS 13.25 x 17 prop
- Tue Jul 23, 2019 8:20 am
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: 16 SL with HONDA BF90
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12921
16 SL with HONDA BF90
A 1993 SL16 has a 1997 Honda BF 90 mounted all the way up, and a 13.5 x 15 Honda aluminum propeller.
Engine speed = 6300-RPM WOT
Boat speed = 33 MPH
Give a recommendation on propeller upgrade.
The 16SL now has significant bow rise and porpoising.
Engine speed = 6300-RPM WOT
Boat speed = 33 MPH
Give a recommendation on propeller upgrade.
The 16SL now has significant bow rise and porpoising.