Nicknick222 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Just got a new boat and I need to break in the engine. Are there any lakes that have a speed limit faster than 35mph in SoCal? I know Castaic, pyramid, cachuma, piru, perris and Pudd have 35. DVL has some ridiculous 25 mph limit. But anyhow I would like to run my boat faster than 3000 rpm not only because its fun to go fast but also because the recommended break in for mercs is 4500 to 5000rpm with some wide open runs. Any recommendations? Other than Havasu or Delta (which I would love but I just don't have the time right now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justing66 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I will break it in for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicknick222 Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 You've already got your Ranger Justin Hit me up next time you head out and lets fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekim Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Broke mine in on lake Hodges. Only open Wed and weekends February through October. Maby EL Capitain? I'm still waiting for San V to open!! Don't do the salt water....!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekim Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Broke mine in on lake Hodges. Only open Wed and weekends February through October. Maby EL Capitain? I'm still waiting for San V to open!! Don't do the salt water....!! It says max speed on el cap is 35..... break it a few times.. (50) tops and risk the ticket is my advice to get it broken in this winter. Hit top speed at hodges in Feb for full speed in Feb. (warm it up first)..Just my segestion.. Congrats on the boat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwimbaitsatLMV Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 San Diego bay.... I've done 50+ there a lot. Decent fishing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 LOL So cal problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrystowing Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Back in Ski arm at Castaic 70+ is NOT uncommon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilcatfish Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 At least you guys don't have HP limits. We have lakes where you can't even put your boat in the water if your motor is over the limit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman123 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 You can go full blast at DVL they don't give a hoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicknick222 Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Thanks guys. Im more in LA so Hodges is a bit farther for me. I think I'm going to just go to Castaic on a week day coming up and just drive it around for a while. I have heard of some people getting ticketed there but I don't think they will care as much if I'm one of a handful of boats and there aren't many skiers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justing66 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 You can go full blast at DVL they don't give a hoot Not true, ask me how I know. Broke mine in on lake Hodges. Only open Wed and weekends February through October. Maby EL Capitain? I'm still waiting for San V to open!! Don't do the salt water....!! It says max speed on el cap is 35..... break it a few times.. (50) tops and risk the ticket is my advice to get it broken in this winter. Hit top speed at hodges in Feb for full speed in Feb. (warm it up first)..Just my segestion.. Congrats on the boat! Hodges also has a speed limit, and I would NOT suggest going over the recommended. There are many kayaks and float tubes on this lake with many blind corners. It's an accident waiting to happen and I would not recommend pushing it. We know what happened on El Cap earlier this year from someone speeding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groveler Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Thanks guys. Im more in LA so Hodges is a bit farther for me. I think I'm going to just go to Castaic on a week day coming up and just drive it around for a while. I have heard of some people getting ticketed there but I don't think they will care as much if I'm one of a handful of boats and there aren't many skiers. Another option for you is to go up the hill from Castaic to Pyramid. It's full pool and very little traffic. And good fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanhick Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Lower pitched prop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkermann Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Lake Elsinore has no speed limit. Not positive but I'm pretty sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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