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Message 12 of 12
Posted by member Marwin In Norway on Thursday 19 May 2011
No plug there on my Regatta...
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Message 11 of 12
Posted by member Jim on Monday 16 May 2011
Marwin/Howard,at the back of the boat in the sump area there is a plug,i removed this and a fairly large amount of water came out,was this water there for ballast ?,the boat is not leaking underneath as no water has gotten back in,
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Message 10 of 12
Posted by member Howard on Sunday 15 May 2011
Thanks, I will try moving my batteries forward, I can see the advantages to be gained for trim levels.
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Message 9 of 12
Posted by member Marwin In Norway on Friday 13 May 2011
Working batteries. Plus I have starting battery in the bench under pilot chair. This is due to much electronics in the boat. (Forward sounder, echo sounder, radar, auto pilot, VHF, AIS+++
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Message 8 of 12
Posted by member Howard on Thursday 12 May 2011
Marwin,
You have 2 x 100 amp batteries up front. Are these your working batteries or just ballast?
Howard
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Message 7 of 12
Posted by member Jim on Wednesday 4 May 2011
Marwin,Thank you for the advice,i will play around with it his weekend and get it set right,
looking forward to trying it out and hoping it lives up to its reputation,
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Message 6 of 12
Posted by member Marwin In Norway on Tuesday 3 May 2011
When I bought the Regatta, she had a 55Hp Suzuki 2-stroke. Whith 3 persons onboard, I had trouble getting her in plane. My 75Hp eTec is 15Hp bigger than max factory says, but is needed when more people onboard and for going more economic. I also have owersized electric flaps, brigging her faster in plane (17 knots). Most economic speed is ca. 19 knots.
Trimming the motor out when in plane, helps for economics! "Trial and error" well, I trim the motor out until it begin to cavitate (air in propeller, with more noise) and then trim the motor back a little bit. Then you will "feel" higher speed and" lighter noise" from motor. Good luck :-)
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Message 5 of 12
Posted by member Jimj on Monday 2 May 2011
Marwin,i have a 60 Hp evinrude two stroke,i am unsure how ti trim it out properly when on the plane,it this just trial and error ?,
I have put some weight up the front as suggested and this works to get it on the plane,also i have dole fin's on it ,are these any advantage,
Thanks for the feedback,jim
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Message 4 of 12
Posted by member Marwin In Norway on Sunday 1 May 2011
Seawings 194 is mostly the same as Hardy Regatta. I put 2 X 100Ah batteries in the front. Works well as ballast. Motor is a 75 Hp Evinrude eTec and speed is 19 knots (24 on top)
I agree with Howard´s comments!
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Message 3 of 12
Posted by member Jim on Sunday 24 April 2011
Howard,thanks for the information and advice on quater seas,
I hope to put it in the water next weekend in brandon bay.I will use it mostly for fishing but also hope to spend a few nights on board,
It seems to be a nice comfortable little boat and should be good enough for two people to fish off also, jim
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Message 2 of 12
Posted by member Howard on Saturday 23 April 2011
had a 194 since 2003, with a Johnson 60hp 4 stroke & spent the last 7 years in the Solent - I ditched the ballast in 2005 & stowed as much forward as possible instead. last year changed to an Evinrude 60hp 2 stroke, which being lighter has a real impact on the boat's trim, & performs well.
Remembering that the 194 is only 16ft. waterline, and driving to suit conditions, it always feels sturdy & safe cruising at 17-18 knots, with 21 knots when needed. You need to be prepared for the pitch & yaw in quarter seas as it is a short, squat hull - but she always feels safe.
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Message 1 of 12
Posted by member Jim Gammell on Friday 22 April 2011
HI,I have just bought a hardy seawings 194 and was wondering how much ballast to use,also is this boat as relaible and sea worthy as the regatta,i do not have much experiance of boating and will be taking it very slowy and easy for a long time,I would welcome any comments,thanks jim
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