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Old 05-26-2004, 11:13 AM
lost2a6 lost2a6 is offline
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Default Re: What should my top speed be?

Blue, You have a few issues going on here. Your tack is defiantly off. It sounds like it is on the wrong setting. If you look on the backside of the tack, you'll find a little dial. It should be on the highest setting, which is #6 I think. They have these different settings for different size engines. Once you get your tack right I think that you'll find that you're not turning enough RPM's as a 19 pitch prop on a 20ft SC with a 150 is usually too much, you'll most likely use a 17 pitch. I would say that your top speed should be in the upper 30's to 40MPH, of course with the engine trimmed up just before cavitation starts. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
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