Thanks, not sure how you would even stay in the boat past 45 degrees, now thai know what that means...

Well if 90 degrees means the top of the mast is just about touching the water, i agree i dont want to be there either...

So, in continuing this rough water vane.

What does it mean that the 26m is stable to 90 degrees? I have seen this on other posts.

I did try to move the prop by hand...but i couldnt tell whether the prop was spinning or if i was turning the motor over.

As far as ballast, i do fill the ballast when it gets rough.

Thanks again.

Folks, so sorry for the delay, out boating. I really appreciate all the responses and advice. I did solve the problem...propeller was slipping at Rpm over about 3500. I replaced the Solas propeller and Solas RUBEX removable hub and boat was immediately back to normal. Now it glides over the water sm...

Thank you. I will remove prop and replace RUBEX hub and check torque. Boat is in the water so have to do it from a dingy.

I think you are correct though, must be prop hub slipping at high RPM.

Maybe it just needs to be torqued down.

Not pressed in, hub slides in and is interchangeable.

Yes, Hitting rev limiter is a new thing.

Its a solas prop with an rbx-150b hub kit.

I think its a rubber mount pressed in to the prop, maybe it is slipping at high rpm?

Interesting. That would definitely explain the issue. How do you check for slipping hub?

Ok 26m experts, i need some help My 2010 26m with suzuki 70hp will now only go about 16mph, 2 adults, ballast empty, rudders and centerboard up, 5800 rpm and rev limiter comes on. I could usually get 22 mph in same conditions...i cant figure out what has changed? It used to feel smooth, just flying ...

I have a VHF question as well. My original uniden um 525 will not receive, apparently it is a common failure with this radio. Currently there is a gps module, pretty sure to the garmin chart plotter, berween the antenna and radio. I would like the same configuration for AIS, But dont know if i shoul...

My 2010 has cabin top racks for the foresail.

Are you gentlemen ever in San Diego? Would love to learn more on the water.

Thank you, i clearly understand now, an will practice this weekend.

I also notice that with the boat being light weight, it sails backwards on some jibes, confused the heck out of me?