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Originally Posted by Bigshrimpin
The 18 hull really shines at 22/23mph in rough water and 27 mph in calm water. Don't overpower it . . . just keep it light. 115/130hp yamaha is perfect. When it gets rough and you have to slow down to 18 - 22mph (doesn't matter what engine is on the back) . . . A smaller motor tends to be in a happier place along it's powerband than big heavy motor turning a 21pitch prop 2500rpm and sucking wind.
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X 2. Although it does seem the the faster you go the better it rides. I can hit 42 - 44mph with my 150 ocean runner in anything less than 2' ers. With that said, I would bet that a bare bones 18 would be out standing with an old 70 Johnson in the really rough stuff...