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Any Gambler owners out here?
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09/02/16 04:20 AM
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Rippinlips817
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I need help setting up my 94 gambler intimidator. I'm running a 98 200 Mercury Efi and a 3 blade 25p tempest plus. The hole shot is good but top end and performance is no where near what it should be. I'm talking 15-20mph off. That is based off of same model, same kind of setups. I can't figure out what the problem is. The only problem I can see is the jack plate. I can't get the right height pad to prop I need. It's a 10in J & B manual jack plate the main bolt is maxed out and only raises the motor approx 1 in. I'm guessing I'm 1-2 inches off what it needs to be. Blows my mind why it only raises one inch, unless the main bolt was installed backwards? I tried contacting J & B disconnected of course, obviously they aren't in business anymore. I'm not sure what to do next. Any logical educated ideas? I'm all ears..
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Re: Any Gambler owners out here?
[Re: Rippinlips817]
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09/02/16 04:42 AM
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Ricky Taylor
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I have a gambler. What speeds are you reaching and what are your RPMS at wot. Prop shaft height? I have a 1992 19'3 intimidator with a 94 EFI merc. I'm running a 24P 4 blade trophy plus. My holeshot is decent and my top end is 72 with 2 guys and a light load.
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Re: Any Gambler owners out here?
[Re: Rippinlips817]
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09/02/16 04:42 AM
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Ricky Taylor
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PM LakeForkFisherman on here. He has a G also and knows a lot more than I.
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Re: Any Gambler owners out here?
[Re: Rippinlips817]
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09/02/16 04:43 AM
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Ricky Taylor
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Or post your question on "Gambler Bass Boats" Facebook page. That's where you'll get the best answers.
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Re: Any Gambler owners out here?
[Re: Ricky Taylor]
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09/02/16 11:48 AM
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Ken A.
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I have a gambler. What speeds are you reaching and what are your RPMS at wot. Prop shaft height? I have a 1992 19'3 intimidator with a 94 EFI merc. I'm running a 24P 4 blade trophy plus. My holeshot is decent and my top end is 72 with 2 guys and a light load. You boat sounds like one of my old boats Ricky. Is it red with grey carpet?
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Re: Any Gambler owners out here?
[Re: Ken A.]
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09/02/16 12:48 PM
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Ricky Taylor
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I have a gambler. What speeds are you reaching and what are your RPMS at wot. Prop shaft height? I have a 1992 19'3 intimidator with a 94 EFI merc. I'm running a 24P 4 blade trophy plus. My holeshot is decent and my top end is 72 with 2 guys and a light load. You boat sounds like one of my old boats Ricky. Is it red with grey carpet? No sir, silver and black. I bought it up in north Arkansas a couple months ago.
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Re: Any Gambler owners out here?
[Re: Rippinlips817]
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09/02/16 01:01 PM
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Ken A.
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Thats cool buddy! That is a really nice rig. I had a couple Gamblers just like the one you have. My first one was red with grey & silver stripes that matched the Merc 200 EFI. It was a head turner. My second one was white with maroon stripes and maroon carpet with a Hi Perf Merc 2.5 EFI Racing motor. It would GPS 88 with a 26 Hoss Triton Prop. Cool boats buddy.
Did you tell you father I said hello?
Last edited by Ken A.; 09/02/16 02:16 PM.
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Re: Any Gambler owners out here?
[Re: Rippinlips817]
#11809038
09/02/16 01:13 PM
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lakeforkfisherman
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Need more info. Is this a new problem? Prop to pad height. Speed @ RPMs under what wind/water/air temp conditions? Water pressure? Full/light load? Any engine mods? How much are you trimming? How experienced are you at driving the G? Start simple and cheap- raise or lower your motor. Tempest like to run little deeper. I am running mine at 4.5" currently. Watch water pressure. The older Gamblers tend to run flatter than the new ones. Mine is getting closer to a strong setup. This is how she's running at 72mph with 2 good sized guys, half tank of gas in a light head wind. My TM is heavy and I have a 40lb battery up front (gonna move it to the back soon). Note the boat's flatness but the narrow throw. BTW- motor in sig is not same as video. I repowered to 250 EFI in vid.
LET’S GO BRANDON!!!
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Re: Any Gambler owners out here?
[Re: Ken A.]
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09/02/16 01:48 PM
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Ricky Taylor
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Thats cool buddy! That is a really nice rig. I had a couple Gmablers just like the one you have. My first one was red with grey & silver stripes that matched the Merc 200 EFI. It was a head turner. My second one was white with maroon stripes and maroon carpet with a Hi Perf Merc 2.5 EFI Racing motor. It would GPS 88 with a 26 Hoss Triton Prop. Cool boats buddy.
Did you tell you father I said hello? Sweet! And yes sir I did he couldn't believe that I recognized your name lol. He told me about how you were a fishin fool and how you knew fork like the back of your hand. He sends his best. We all need to get together one day!
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Re: Any Gambler owners out here?
[Re: Rippinlips817]
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09/02/16 01:52 PM
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Mike2718
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You may want to go to my second favorite forum, www.bbcboards.net If you scroll down, they have a Gambler section. They also have a Setup section. They should be able to get you fixed up.
Have a Blessed Day, Mike
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Re: Any Gambler owners out here?
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
#11809117
09/02/16 02:00 PM
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Joined: Oct 2006
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Ken A.
Groovy
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Groovy
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Need more info. Is this a new problem? Prop to pad height. Speed @ RPMs under what wind/water/air temp conditions? Water pressure? Full/light load? Any engine mods? How much are you trimming? How experienced are you at driving the G? Start simple and cheap- raise or lower your motor. Tempest like to run little deeper. I am running mine at 4.5" currently. Watch water pressure. The older Gamblers tend to run flatter than the new ones. Mine is getting closer to a strong setup. This is how she's running at 72mph with 2 good sized guys, half tank of gas in a light head wind. My TM is heavy and I have a 40lb battery up front (gonna move it to the back soon). Note the boat's flatness but the narrow throw. BTW- motor in sig is not same as video. I repowered to 250 EFI in vid. That's an awesome looking rig LF Fisherman. Sent you a PM.
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Re: Any Gambler owners out here?
[Re: Ricky Taylor]
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09/02/16 02:17 PM
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 13,516
Ken A.
Groovy
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Groovy
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Thats cool buddy! That is a really nice rig. I had a couple Gmablers just like the one you have. My first one was red with grey & silver stripes that matched the Merc 200 EFI. It was a head turner. My second one was white with maroon stripes and maroon carpet with a Hi Perf Merc 2.5 EFI Racing motor. It would GPS 88 with a 26 Hoss Triton Prop. Cool boats buddy.
Did you tell you father I said hello? Sweet! And yes sir I did he couldn't believe that I recognized your name lol. He told me about how you were a fishin fool and how you knew fork like the back of your hand. He sends his best. We all need to get together one day! Sent you an Email.
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