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			Does the transom well fill with water - if so how high ? on my 1986 yes but only when backing down hard  
		
		
		
		
		
		
			2. Does water come up through the deck floor drains - how much ? yes, I have had water up to the fish box 3. With 1-2 people standing in the back, does water come in ? of coarse 4. When you slow down to a stop, does water fill the transom well ? nope but i have a merc 150 bluewater 5. With the 200hp, what's your approx top speed ?with my wake tower ,waterballast and 3 people , i do 34 kts ( about 39 MPH )But I have a 2002 merc bluewater and trim tabs 
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			I have an 87 v20 with a merc 200 & I have most of the troubles you refer to.  I understood the v21 deck was a bit higher to fix just these problems. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			BTW mine will do 45 on GPS wide open. Doug 
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	Doug 87 Cuddy with a 94 Black Max 200! & a 1983 Cuddy, looking for power.  | 
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			Interesting that some are running just a little over 40 mph with 200 hp while the 150 hp pushes to 38-42 mph. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	One guy with 200 HO etec see's around 52 mph....... Likely age of motor, prop, hull condition. I see just about 40 mph with the 150, top off. If I do get the 200, hope to run close to 50 WOT, but much more usefully, cruise at 35 mph when it's flat.  | 
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