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Originally Posted by bgreene
Hum.........for maximum " realistic" speed - meaning engine that's not too heavy........
I'd agree with the small block etec 200 hp.......
I'd also suggest an Optimax 225, prop'd and trimmed just right may push a good V 20/21 to 55-60mph light load.
That's nice speed because when it's truly flat, you could " cruise" at 40 - 45mph.
Nice.
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The Optimax is not going to give you 55 to 60mph---besides--you do not want this boat that fast--When I had mine at max around 53 fully trimmed out--it is getting scarey--40 to 45 is real comfy.
The Big 200ho E-Tec is actually 218 at the prop--so a 225 will not do it--LOL.
The reason I said the 175HP E-Tec instead of the 200 Small E-tec--I do not like being at the top of the HP range for any motor. That is why I have the Big 200HO E-Tec.