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Old 07-30-2021, 06:46 PM
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So I fully broke her in this week. With two people, full tank of gas and loaded down with ice I saw 33 kts at 6200rpms. I may toy around with a different prop to see if I can get those numbers up. Before starting this project I've heard nothing but good things about how well these boats handled and I must say it has been spot on. Going fast will keep you dry and the bow just eats it up. I couldn't be happier with it.
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Old 07-31-2021, 06:21 PM
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Cool! Congratulations on getting her buttoned up and in the water. Back in '02 (dang, that's nearly 20 years ago!) I put one of the original model DF140's on my 18' and I dug up my notes on performance for your reference: "43.8 mph by GPS in flat water/no wind, with a S/S 14x20 Suzuki prop," with 25 gallons of gas two adults and a dog IIRC. At the time another member here strongly recommended I try a14x22 aluminum prop, but I never got around to it. Enjoy the boat!
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Old 07-31-2021, 08:19 PM
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You should be able to get a little better. Low 40’s easily possible.

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