Took the AR192 out for the 1st time.

[Rob9550]

So what was the verdict?

Not much of a difference actually. I think it might be an issue with harmonics at certain RPMS. The wife didn't complain so I am not too worried about it. One other thing I noticed was the amount of squeaking that came from the tower. I will have to see about some tightening it up or maybe some grease on the joints.

 

[BakedZiti]

Not much of a difference actually. I think it might be an issue with harmonics at certain RPMS. The wife didn't complain so I am not too worried about it. One other thing I noticed was the amount of squeaking that came from the tower. I will have to see about some tightening it up or maybe some grease on the joints.

I didn't notice any big difference with pool noodle added, if the wife didn't complain then it's all good!!

 

[Rob9550]

Another quick question...

After getting the boat up on the trailer I pulled the drain plugs and then the clean out port. When I opened the access hatch the clean out port was full of water. Could I have slowed to quick and caught a wave or is the seal bad? I didn't notice any issues with power. Tried a search but most were talking about the blowout which I don't think I have.

 

[Scuba_ref]

@Rob9550 It is just water washing up over the swim deck. Nothing to worry about - that is why it is listed as wet storage!

 

[Rob9550]

@Rob9550 It is just water washing up over the swim deck. Nothing to worry about - that is why it is listed as wet storage!

Thanks for the info. I figured that's what it was.

 

[swatski]

The wife didn't complain so I am not too worried about it.

That is great news. Seriously though, the noise level at the helm seems to be much higher, as compared to the passenger/observer chair, for some reason.
I have heard that said here before, but only noticed that recently when teaching my 14yo daughter how to drive the boat.

When I opened the access hatch the clean out port was full of water. Could I have slowed to quick and caught a wave or is the seal bad? I didn't notice any issues with power. Tried a search but most were talking about the blowout which I don't think I have.

As @Scuba_ref said, that is normal. These boats also leak pretty bad at various through-hulls, the bilge pump gets a workout. There is also reported leakage through the rub rail, when in rough seas or wake surfing with a lot of ballast - that can push the rub rail under water.