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Unread 05-18-2006, 05:16 PM
pikfish pikfish is offline
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Default Re: Sizing your prop

If you compare the performance tests of a large number of outboard powered boats you will find that best fuel economy is almost always @4000rpm (cruising) or 1000rpm (trolling). 3000rpm is most often the worst for fuel economy. This all is effected by the fact that most boats are struggling to be on a plane @3000rpm and not in the engines designed power band.
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