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Originally Posted by Dogbomb
I couldn't have asked for a nicer to day to get the Seafari wet.
The bilge stayed bone dry, and the scuppers didn't weep one drop.
I suspect she's under-propped. The hole shot is really strong, but
WOT only saw 5,200 RPMs at 41 mph on GPS.
The sweet spot for cruising seemed to be 4,100 RPMs, which yielded
29.5 mph. This was with me, two mutts, 1/2 a tank and minimal gear.
I don't know where the AV plate sat in the wake because I didn't trust
the dog to drive while I took a peek...
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Dogbomb,
She looks great. Glad the scuppers are sound. Your brass tube photo looked scary.
At 5200 rpm WOT, I'd suggest you are
over-propped. Likely too much pitch and perhaps too much cup. Also as FLexpat noted motor may be mounted too low also affecting rpm. Definitely want that plate at least 1.5" above keel. May need more elevation with that prop. Suzuki wants 5600-6200 rpm WOT with your river camping load, leaning toward the high end of the range. Don't recall what prop you have, but at a glance I sense you ride a little high on the bow.
Congrats on the first splash!
