Re: Lanyard kill switch for 1969 25hp Johnson

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quote OLCAH:

Sorry for missing the obvious – 1950 Feather Craft Fire Fly. Still like to hear about speed, handling, history.

Getting about 30mph with the 25hp. Can do better than that though and I’m working on it.

Handling: Like riding a unicycle. Bow rides high until up on plane than it slaps down and speed triples! Don’t want to hit big wakes on plane if possible and at the same time if you slow down the transom feels like it’s going under. It’s only 10′ 2" and 138lbs.

It’s a lot of fun but there is definitely a learning curve involved.

I just had it out on Lake Lanier today and discovered the 9 x 10.5 pitch prop I was trying out was already spun. Came back in about 3 miles sitting up on the console with the steering wheel behind me making about 3mph. Not many big wakes today thankfully.

A chase boat is always a good Idea but I go out without one most of the time.

I’ve also got a 1953 Flyer and am half owner in a 1952 Flash. Both Feather Craft.