Speed differential with curtains......

[bgreene]

Based on last run, seems that the big front curtains cuts speed by approx. 3 mph.

Someone had asked, don't remember who.

Doesn't matter - cruising speed and fuel consumption likely close to the same.

[jasoncooperpcola]

That was me. Thanks for the info!

[Genie Aye]

Ya--that sounds about right--I am around 49 with the top and front windsheild up and over 50 with them down.

The radar arch hurts some as well--the more up in the air the more it hurts----sure glad I got plenty of HP!!

[Blue_Runner]

I've never noticed a difference at all but I don't run around WOT very often. Short bursts to keep the Yammy is shape. Can't afford to run too hard! Plus speed ain't really my game. I'm more into comfort (and strippers).

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by Genie Aye

Ya--that sounds about right--I am around 49 with the top and front windsheild up and over 50 with them down.

The radar arch hurts some as well--the more up in the air the more it hurts----sure glad I got plenty of HP!!

You may have the fastest outboard driven V21 on the water.....
Reason being I believe the HO produces around 218 prop hp, and 200 is the max rated.
On my boat, with the bimini off, prop'd just right, 1/4 tank, it might run 55 mph.
I'd like that.....

[Genie Aye]

Originally Posted by bgreene

You may have the fastest outboard driven V21 on the water.....
Reason being I believe the HO produces around 218 prop hp, and 200 is the max rated.
On my boat, with the bimini off, prop'd just right, 1/4 tank, it might run 55 mph.
I'd like that.....

Remember mine is a V-20--My 88 is rated at 235hp-and about the only time I see those speeds is on the lake or the last 1/2 mile coming in off the ocean before the marina--And the wind makes a difference for sure on the speeds--but I would not give up the top for anything--it just completes the boat in my Opinion.

[Redneck]

Originally Posted by Genie Aye

Remember mine is a V-20--My 89 is rated at 235hp-and about the only time I see those speeds is on the lake or the last 1/2 mile coming in off the ocean before the marina--And the wind makes a difference for sure on the speeds--but I would not give up the top for anything--it just completes the boat in my Opinion.

I wouldn't go out on the west coast with out the top. It makes for a nicer ride to the fishing grounds in sideways rain. Like you said it makes it look full and complete.