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I'll know more in a week or so RP, I don't need 45mph but would like to step it up a bit from where its at ;)

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'04 Yamaha 150 2 stroke 42mph on GPS @5200 RPM trimmed up suckin' ducks ;D

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Willy, find out what MAXIMUM SAFE RPMS your motor is capable of according to the MANUFACTURER'S SPECS...you may have a PROP issue...the wrong prop can overwork your engine and cause premature wear and too much fuel burn, so it's not just a matter of how fast it goes or ''hole-shot''...get the tune-up and cable issues resolved, find out the MAX RPMS and w/light load and flat water, see what she'll do...if it won't spin up to that number, then try some other props... ;)...let us know how she go... ;D...

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Gotcha ;)

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HEY OZ, IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS I'LL HAVE SOME DATA ON RPM'S VS MPH - HELP ME FIGURE OUT IF I HAVE THE RIGHT PROP ON THE BOAT AS OPPOSED TO WHAT THEY HAD IN STOCK

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Reelepeelin,
What outboard type is more reliable (less prone to breakdowns?) 2 or 4 strokes? How much better are Hondas and Yamahas (recent models) vs Johnsons or Mercs????? I'm still learning.

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Boy B93 you sure know how to step in sh*t don't ya, everyone duck here it comes ;D

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yeah for sure Willy nothing like stepping in Poo lol. here's a link to the comments on that issue so far.

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/...49;start=15#15

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Boater on that question, we're ALL still learning...every OB mfgr on the planet pops out a LEMON from time to time...of that, I'm SURE ;)...anybody is subject to gettin' one...that said, I honestly believe ALL the major OB mfgrs are turnin' out good, reliable motors these days, after that, it's a matter of findin' a DEALER in your area that you can have some amount of trust in, and will treat you right on the price...I got 3 different dealer's prices before I bought...

Used OBs...I'd find a late model V6 OMC (no FICHT) or Yamaha, compression test, rebuild carbs (whether they need it or not), disconect auto-oiler systems, pre-mix gas/oil and go...don't think Yam CAN disco the auto-oiler...I'm a little on the fence about Merc/used...I know lotta folks love 'em and trust them...I'm just not wild about the SOUND of a Merc and I've SEEN the auto-oilers fail, so if I got one, bye,bye auto-oiler...

Like my Honda, but got a hankerin' for a 200 E-Tec...Southern Redneck in me yearning for a little mo ZING... ;D

Now that I've pasted all these TARGETS on my back, let the slings and arrows FLY!!! ;) ;D...

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FRANCO, for me, the formula for findin' the right prop is this: Take Mfgr's Max Safe RPMS, then prop til ya got one that'll sustain that RPM level w/a light load, calm conditions @ WOT... ;D...

For me that was a little elusive, cause, far as I could find, V20/Honda 150 combo hadn't been tested... ???...

For you, my bet is Yamaha has tested the F150 on McKee's hulls and KNOWS the most efficient prop...here's hopin' your dealer got the word...bet he did...

IMHO, if a given OB motor won't turn the Mfgr's recommended Max RPMs, it ain't the right prop... ;) ;D...and if a prop allows motor to OVER-REV, it's the wrong prop... :o...better change THAT ONE out, QUICK!!