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Old 08-22-2014, 12:14 AM
McGillicuddy McGillicuddy is offline
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Originally Posted by DonV View Post
Yeah....no kidding!!!!

Besides the performance numbers are with a 15 pitch prop which will really limit high speed. 38 mph at WOT is nothing to brag about. I like the performance curve graph, as you increase the RPMs by 600 @ 3000 to 3600 your MPG goes up. I wish my truck would do that as I increase the RPMs.
At that point the hull has just gotten on plane thus the improved fuel economy. I'd like to see more motors tested on the sailfish hulls, closer to home... Tired of everybody testing on carolina skiffs and 19 foot tinnies.
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