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I run a 150 hp with a 17" pitch prop. , 1.87:1 ratio and I turn 5500 RPM. *When we get his prop pitch and diameter we can solve this. He'll probably bun less fuel too. ;) *
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I run a 150 hp with a 17" pitch prop. , 1.87:1 ratio and I turn 5500 RPM. *When we get his prop pitch and diameter we can solve this. He'll probably bun less fuel too. ;) *
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seacrets, whats the top speed with the 150?
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Most with a 150 will hit 39 - 42 mph. I've got a 150 on mine also.

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Most with a 150 will hit 39 - 42 mph. I've got a 150 on mine also.

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44.7 mph on gps with a 4 blade stainless. I could probably pickup 2-3 mph w/ three blade prop. 2000 Merc Saltwater running 5500 rpm.
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44.7 mph on gps with a 4 blade stainless. I could probably pickup 2-3 mph w/ three blade prop. 2000 Merc Saltwater running 5500 rpm.
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44.7 mph on gps with a 4 blade stainless. *I could probably pickup 2-3 mph w/ three blade prop. *2000 Merc Saltwater running 5500 rpm.
My old 86 150 Merc would hit 41 mph with the same prop.
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44.7 mph on gps with a 4 blade stainless. *I could probably pickup 2-3 mph w/ three blade prop. *2000 Merc Saltwater running 5500 rpm.
My old 86 150 Merc would hit 41 mph with the same prop.
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