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Originally Posted by conchcuzzy
I personally prefer taking it easy on my motors and would rather be slightly over powered than slightly under powered. . . . The boat now cruises 35mph @3500rpm and hits 50 mph at 5,300 rpm wot.
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FYI - if that's a 2013 motor, OPTIMUM WOT rpm for it is 5500-5750, so IF your RPM is accurate (I-Command gauge), you're overpropped and lugging the motor by 200-450 rpm, which is quite the opposite of taking it easy on the motor. What prop are you running now and is the top of your AV plate above the water when you're up on plane? If the AV plate is underwater you might be able to pick up 100 rpm or so and improve fuel mileage by raising the motor. Check out this great website for more info: http://www.etecownersgroup.com/post/...-etecs-6502778 |
Do your homework (as I'm sure you will if spending 9 -11K). I stand by my power/boat combo. I have fished it loaded (4 crew and gear...and up to six for pleasure) in lots of chop and the 115 does everything you need. Lots of crew weight will impact the hull performance...not the engine. More power will get you an extra 10 kts at the top end (that you will virtually never use) and suck down more gas than necessary