ClassicSeacraft.com makes the maggies...

Briguy · #1 01-08-2003, 11:25 AM

The article also states the boat does 38 KNOTS top end. On the powerboat reports page, there is a chart of fuel flow information. At 5600 rpm's, the boat is burning 20gph and the top end is only 33.4kts and 38mph. That seems really slow until you realize it is swinging a 15" pitch prop. I wonder why my old tired 225 could swing a 17" prop? Are these v6 4 strokes that low in torque???? [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img] Powerboat reports also made a mistake in their fuel flow/speed chart stating the boat does 18.5 kts at 3500 rpm's, then 27.1kts at 4000rpm's and then 4500 rpm's at 26.4. kts. Ignoring the typo at 4000 rpm's and assuming everything else is right, that Honda is weak compared to a optimax 225 or dare I say my little 115hp 4 stroke Suzi's. I would have to see how the Yamaha 4 stroke or the hpdi 250 did before I ever bought that Honda.

ScottM · #2 01-09-2003, 09:54 AM

Brian,
From what I've read and learned, the V6 4-strokes don't pack the punch that the smaller ones do when compared to 2-strokes. That's why I'm compelled to repower with a direct injected 2-stroke instead, since I'll being going with a single engine.

Trayder · #3 01-09-2003, 11:46 PM

Not bad to be in the maggies, considering the site has yet to be a year old [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Next year lets try 60 minutes [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Just want to let you guys know I appreciate all of your help in getting this site running, the only reason it is such a hit is because of the members and those who spread the word.