speed numbers on a v-20

[cterrebonne]

therorethically speaking, what kind of speed numbers would a v-20 see with a 225? anyone did this?

[Blue_Runner]

50+ is my guess, but just a guess.

[macojoe]

It really doesn't matter what the numbers are! It will go faster then the boat was ever made to go, and you will only be able to do it on FLAT water or you beat the hull to s**t!!

[bradford]

I honestly believe 50+. I don't have a gps yet, and my speedo kicks up at that speed (isn't very accurate anyway). Runs the best in a light chop. I run a 14 1/2" X 19" stainless prop.

p.s. I always drop the bimini and stow anything I'd like to keep when blowing her out. ;)

If it means anything, I smoked an '82 grady white 201 with a 225 yamaha

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by bradford

I honestly believe 50+. I don't have a gps yet, and my speedo kicks up at that speed (isn't very accurate anyway). Runs the best in a light chop. I run a 14 1/2" X 19" stainless prop.

p.s. I always drop the bimini and stow anything I'd like to keep when blowing her out. ;)

If it means anything, I smoked an '82 grady white 201 with a 225 yamaha

sweet man....the whole point of over powering is to still do that same cruise speed but at lower rpm to increase efficientcy.

[bradford]

I only run at full speed for short distances usually before putting her on the trailer. Usually I cruise at 3800-4400 rpms. She'll hold a plane at 3200 but "feels" better with a little more gas.

If I ever find a "Skools Out" deal on a 15 X17 prop I might switch to get a little more bottom end and not so much speed.

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by bradford

I only run at full speed for short distances usually before putting her on the trailer. Usually I cruise at 3800-4400 rpms. She'll hold a plane at 3200 but "feels" better with a little more gas.

If I ever find a "Skools Out" deal on a 15 X17 prop I might switch to get a little more bottom end and not so much speed.

you have tabs on your boat?

[nipper]

I bet you would hit 55 plus with it trimmed out. Would be a white knuckle ride though. With my V at wot and trimmed up to max speed without over-revving (with a 190 h.p. 4.3 litre v6 I/O) I do at least 45 and the handling feels pretty dicey. Not sure I would want to experience 55 plus in the V

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by nipper

I bet you would hit 55 plus with it trimmed out. Would be a white knuckle ride though. With my V at wot and trimmed up to max speed without over-revving (with a 190 h.p. 4.3 litre v6 I/O) I do at least 45 and the handling feels pretty dicey. Not sure I would want to experience 55 plus in the V

it probably wont be so bad with tabs

[bradford]

Originally Posted by cterrebonne

you have tabs on your boat?

No trim tabs, I've got a hydrofoil on the cavitaiton plate.