43 mph on the river today

I got 41.1 mph on the GPS this past weekend with a following wind on a light chop. Didn't bother trying to trim her out, that was plenty fast. I almost never run wide open, she cruises 28 at 3500 rpm all day long. The funny thing is she runs just about perfect without having to trim the outdrive. Probably because she is stern heavy with the 305 chebbie ;D
 
i just bought my first v also a couple weeks ago and got it wet for the first time today to see how it ran and i was surprised on how fast it ran it has a 175 johnson seahorse going between 45and46 on gps for that size i really didnt think it would do that!!
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Ive got a 84 V20 "Top Notch" with a 1993 200 Johnson and i get 28.9 mph @ 3500 ... top out around 48mph


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I need a letter from you parents and a pic of the GPS with Documentation from police that he witnessed it!
 
I've got a 200 hp 305 I/O and don't think I could touch that kind of speed. Better check my top rpm and prop relationship!!
 
Yep wiseguy, I have the same setup and get to 41 mph top speed. You definately have a prop issue. What rpm's are you getting at WOT?
 
OK- I'm on a new mission then!

Lake Erie can be a rough ridin piece of water. Next time I get some flat water, I'm going to come up with some numbers and figure out what needs to be done with a little brain help from you guys. Not that I need to go that fast, but nice to know it's in there and running efficiently. I'll report back.

What prop are you using Mr. Knot?
 
WiseGuy said:
OK- I'm on a new mission then!

Lake Erie can be a rough ridin piece of water. Next time I get some flat water, I'm going to come up with some numbers and figure out what needs to be done with a little brain help from you guys. Not that I need to go that fast, but nice to know it's in there and running efficiently. I'll report back.

What prop are you using Mr. Knot?
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Mr Knot...took me a minute ::) ...


"running efficiently" rather than runnin' top speed is what it's all about w/props ... at least for me anyway ... do ya know the max RPMs recommended by the mfgr? ... I'd be lookin' to have the CAPABILITY of gettin' MOST of that from a given prop and then find a comfortable cruise w/it (should be around 2/3 to 3/4 of max) ...
 
"Mr Knot...took me a minute ... "

Don't really know the man - I'm sure it's just Frayed to you! ;D ;) ;D
 
Mr Guy...still diggin' my hat and stuff ... ya shoulda seen Willy and I walkin' into Franco's house w/2 V-20 bags 8) ...



Let's see...you mighta started somethin' here


Mr Knot
Mr Guy
Mr Peelin
Mr Bucket
Mr Runner
Mr Joe
Mr Boater
Mr Dream
Mr Slot
Mr Shrimpin
and a ton more!!... 8) ...



Mr Hooker
Mr Franco
Mr Willysan
Mr Out



...it all sounds so distinguished 8) ...




Mr Daddy
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Mr Head
 
OK - Got the Merc book out. Mine is the Merc 898 200hp 305cu (chevy block, I guess) (5.0L?).

It says 650-700 idle and 3800-4200 WOT.

Next time I get out, I'll see what I can get out of her on the GPS. I don't remember what I did last last year (or 5 minutes ago!) but I think low 30s. I think at 2500 I'm running 21-22. I have no idea what size prop is on it ???- I'm still trying to find the brakes!
 
Dear Mr. Guy,

The propeller in question is 14.5X19 in a fine stainless steel finish.

Regards,

Mr. Knot











OK. enough of that crap ;) I answer to almost anything including, "hey you", "A-hole", "sumbiotch", etc. You are welcome to call me Frayed if you want ;D
 
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