Re: 43 mph on the river today
 

Yep wiseguy, I have the same setup and get to 41 mph top speed. You definately have a prop issue. What rpm's are you getting at WOT?

Re: 43 mph on the river today
 

We gonna get to see any of that on Wildest Police Chases?... 8) ...you DID flip the dash-cam on...right??...

Re: 43 mph on the river today
 

OK- I'm on a new mission then!

Lake Erie can be a rough ridin piece of water. Next time I get some flat water, I'm going to come up with some numbers and figure out what needs to be done with a little brain help from you guys. Not that I need to go that fast, but nice to know it's in there and running efficiently. I'll report back.

What prop are you using Mr. Knot?

Re: 43 mph on the river today
 

Mr Knot...took me a minute ::) ...


"running efficiently" rather than runnin' top speed is what it's all about w/props ... at least for me anyway ... do ya know the max RPMs recommended by the mfgr? ... I'd be lookin' to have the CAPABILITY of gettin' MOST of that from a given prop and then find a comfortable cruise w/it (should be around 2/3 to 3/4 of max) ...

Re: 43 mph on the river today
 

"Mr Knot...took me a minute ... "

Don't really know the man - I'm sure it's just Frayed to you! ;D ;) ;D

Re: 43 mph on the river today
 

Mr Guy...still diggin' my hat and stuff ... ya shoulda seen Willy and I walkin' into Franco's house w/2 V-20 bags 8) ...



Let's see...you mighta started somethin' here


Mr Knot
Mr Guy
Mr Peelin
Mr Bucket
Mr Runner
Mr Joe
Mr Boater
Mr Dream
Mr Slot
Mr Shrimpin
and a ton more!!... 8) ...



Mr Hooker
Mr Franco
Mr Willysan
Mr Out



...it all sounds so distinguished 8) ...




Mr Daddy
Mr Tuna
Mr Head

Re: 43 mph on the river today
 

OK - Got the Merc book out. Mine is the Merc 898 200hp 305cu (chevy block, I guess) (5.0L?).

It says 650-700 idle and 3800-4200 WOT.

Next time I get out, I'll see what I can get out of her on the GPS. I don't remember what I did last last year (or 5 minutes ago!) but I think low 30s. I think at 2500 I'm running 21-22. I have no idea what size prop is on it ???- I'm still trying to find the brakes!

Re: 43 mph on the river today
 

"...it all sounds so distinguished ..."

Well, that certainly doesn't belong here :D

Re: 43 mph on the river today
 

Kinda like eatin' caviar in the outhouse ;) ...

Re: 43 mph on the river today
 

Dear Mr. Guy,

The propeller in question is 14.5X19 in a fine stainless steel finish.

Regards,

Mr. Knot











OK. enough of that crap ;) I answer to almost anything including, "hey you", "A-hole", "sumbiotch", etc. You are welcome to call me Frayed if you want ;D