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Unread 01-19-2017, 07:26 PM
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V21 rated for max 200 hp.....so 48 to about 50mph is what you'll mostly see.

V20...they were rated for 225 ? so the Opti report is 52-53 mph.

Of course we don't use our V's as speed boats, it's just another topic of conversation.
Me....I like running 3,500 - 4,000 cruising on a nice calm ocean, but I also like the 200HO for when I'm in a hurry.....for any # of reasons, and 4,500 - 4,800 and I'm flying right along.

I've wasted a bunch of thread time speculating and doing it again now....
How about a 300 on my V21....so if each 50 hp is worth approx 6-8 mph, I'd likely run 60 for sure.

Imagine " cruising at 50 " in a V !!! Don't mess up at the wheel or it's the video from the old Wide World of Sports and the agony of defeat for sure !!
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My V21 with it's 200HP Merc regularly did 65-70mph.
(Of course, that's when it was on it's trailer going down Rt 80 or the Parkway).

In the water I like to run about 30-35 in the ocean and bay and (Because of debris) less as I go up or down river from my launch point.
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I'm going to recommend no more threads about top speed unless you have have pics of your gps and tach or other proof.

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I'm going to recommend no more threads about top speed unless you have have pics of your gps and tach or other proof.

Would a cop giving me a ticket for speeding serve as proof?
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I'm up for it. Need to get my escalade cluster installed for the 120mph speedo 1st.
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I'm up for it. Need to get my escalade cluster installed for the 120mph speedo 1st.

LOL...I think my 5.7 Hemi might be in the running...
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I'm going to recommend no more threads about top speed unless you have have pics of your gps and tach or other proof.

shes all tarped up right now but ill be sure to get a pict next time out
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[QUOTE=bradford;231105]I'm going to recommend no more threads about top speed unless you have have pics of your gps and tach or other proof.

Why ? We need to start " proving " what we post ?
If I post about my minnow box, need to see a picture ? How about my cup holders ?
HAAAHAA
But ok........I can take a pic of my GPS recording top speed this coming season.
I may charge $ 5 to get to see it though ! :)
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