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43 mph on the river today
Me and my Dad dumped the boat in the river today for a ride. Trimmed up in flat water I hit 43 mph on my hand held GPS. I was real pleased, the boat performed well and I even got a few compliments on the old V20's lines. It was a good day.
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Congrats!! 43 is a good number!
I can get 40 if alone, But I easy get high 30's with people, but most of the time I go around 30 for comfort and to save gas, But on a flat morning and all is dead calm, you just have to open it up ;D |
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43 IS a good number ;) ...sounds like the right prop and a good day, Mulv 8) ...
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I hava V-20 cuddy with the 165 I/O. I haven't even opened it up yet. I know it'll do 30 (local IWC limit ) but, what could I expect on the open sea? Moreover, what's the fastest these hulls will go safely? Jes wondering.
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I had the same 165 I/O when I got mine.
In the ocean you will run mid to high 20's and on a flat day you will do low 30. Mine was a dog, and I wasn't happy with the power. But it was 27 years old and needed work. |
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Mulv glad you had a nice fast run. People do appreciate good lines. My V20 has a Force 150 on her equivalent to a 135 and she'll do 35--37mph. Bill Mc ;D
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Good job Ryan, won't need that hand held for long ;)
Those are good numbers. My 115 hp gets me 33 top end loaded up, top up etc. Probably in the mid 30's no enclosure and just me, thats plenty fast for me I like to cruise place to place around 25 mph which gets me around my fishing haunts plenty fast, dry and comfortable. Plus I can enjoy the view of the Verrazano Bridge, NY skyline and an occassional super model in comfort. What a boat ;D |
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What a GUY!! ;) ;D 8)...
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:-*
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I should watch out for...bracing for sea bracket?? |
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MJ that question is all yours brother ;)
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When the Force craps out Im gonna put a 150 on the 18. Thatll be sweet!!! :o
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My center console will do 45 on the good 'ole Garmin on a flat calm day in the ICW with a t-top and my curtains up with the 200hp Merc trimmed up and about a half load of fuel. I loooooove my '92 Merc!!!!!!!!
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I also top of at 43 mph with my 97 150 Ocean Runner.
I'm falling in love with these small 2 strokers ;D ;D |
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I hit 38 on flat calm water, but I didn't mess with the trim much. I prefer to cruise right around 28.
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I have a 1994 150 Johnson and I can hit around 40 to 45 mph with a good load. I find the boat runs much faster in a small chop as it stays on top of the water a little better.
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Interesting... my dually 20' with an '86 Black Max 150 tops out at 43 on the GPS too.
It has outrun my buddies' 18' Grady with a 150 Evinrude on it. Barely, but there was no argument. |
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My '85 cuddy with top up, with Merc 170 I/O @ WOT has done 34.4 mph on the Garmin with 2 people in it and 34.3 on another day with 5 people in it. I found that interesting - friend says it's probably prop'd for torque rather than speed. Cruises mid 20's @ around 3400 rpm.
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Test run after new brain install, runnin' into good wind at WOT, she just touchin' 6 grand and 41.6 mph was best I could get ... oh and trimmed up til she suckin' ducks ;) ...
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When I was I/O 165 thats all I got 34 on a good day, Now with the comversion OB 175, on a good day I am at 40 and curz at 34 ;D
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Meds wearin' off... ;D ... |
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I got 41.1 mph on the GPS this past weekend with a following wind on a light chop. Didn't bother trying to trim her out, that was plenty fast. I almost never run wide open, she cruises 28 at 3500 rpm all day long. The funny thing is she runs just about perfect without having to trim the outdrive. Probably because she is stern heavy with the 305 chebbie ;D
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i just bought my first v also a couple weeks ago and got it wet for the first time today to see how it ran and i was surprised on how fast it ran it has a 175 johnson seahorse going between 45and46 on gps for that size i really didnt think it would do that!!
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Mine is a 75 close to your, I have 175 Evinrude and do 40 easy.
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Ive got a 84 V20 "Top Notch" with a 1993 200 Johnson and i get 28.9 mph @ 3500 ... top out around 48mph
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Zebra, that's about what mine does with a 5.0L mercruiser, almost exactly (well, not the top end, only 41.1).
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76 with a Suzuki 225 4stroke 53gps!
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I need a letter from you parents and a pic of the GPS with Documentation from police that he witnessed it!
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My Tahoe went 130 mph today, several times. ;D
And my V-20 goes 40 mph (gps) with my Johnzuki 140 loaded light, |
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I've got a 200 hp 305 I/O and don't think I could touch that kind of speed. Better check my top rpm and prop relationship!!
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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?
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We gonna get to see any of that on Wildest Police Chases?... 8) ...you DID flip the dash-cam on...right??... |
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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? |
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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) ... |
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"Mr Knot...took me a minute ... "
Don't really know the man - I'm sure it's just Frayed to you! ;D ;) ;D |
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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 |
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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! |
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"...it all sounds so distinguished ..."
Well, that certainly doesn't belong here :D |
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Kinda like eatin' caviar in the outhouse ;) ... |
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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 |
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