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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...

[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].

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...

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 ...

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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...

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...

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...

Port console shelf on a 1993 16 SL was badly stained. The plywood base was peeling. I re-bulit it using some mahogany scraps.

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...

1997 Honda BF90 WOT range is 5000-6000 RPM with a 2.33 gear ratio. leaning towards SS 13.25 x 17 prop

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.