Max horsepower

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by 504V20

I have the same boat. Just ran it for the first time with 2008 etec 200HO yesterday (about 220hp at prop). Didn't have it propped quite right as it was only turning 5100rpm, but at about 52 mph it started to chine walk. We had a very light load (half tank fuel, no gear, 2 adults). Prop was 21" Viper.

Based on the foregoing I would think 225hp is "more than you need" type max and 200 HP would be sweet spot, assuming your priority is a fast cruise over economy.

So what prop are you running now ? The REBEL prop is most commonly recommended with the Etec's ....... Hitting 52 mph at only 5,100 rpm is very fast....... look forward to speed report when you're tuned properly and getting 5,600 rpm.