1983 50 Mercury Motor Top Speed

beringersd

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Hello
I was curious on an average of how fast this motor will go. I realize there are some varibles on this answer but just looking for an estimate. More curious than anything.

Thanks
 

beringersd

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Re: 1983 50 Mercury Motor Top Speed

Does anyone have an answer to my dumb question. Thanks
 

Mi duckdown

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Re: 1983 50 Mercury Motor Top Speed

Without knowing what type of boat that motor is going on, who knows? More details.
 

Barnacle_Bill

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Re: 1983 50 Mercury Motor Top Speed

It should be propped to run between 5000 and 5500 RPM at WOT. Closer to 5500 would be ideal.
 

beringersd

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Re: 1983 50 Mercury Motor Top Speed

Hello
Sorry for not having enough information. Its on a 1983 16 ft alum lund boat.
Thanks
 

RaScLeS

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Re: 1983 50 Mercury Motor Top Speed

35-40mph on a tin boat .......:confused: go find out
 

Chris1956

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Re: 1983 50 Mercury Motor Top Speed

I would think, depending on how many people, how heavy they are, and how much food and beer on board, 25-30 MPH, with a 50HP motor.
 

64osby

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Re: 1983 50 Mercury Motor Top Speed

I have a 1967 Merc 500 on a 1964 17' Crosby Fish & Ski,fiberglass, Specs state max weight at 2000#. I am pretty sure I run close to max weight all the time.

My old speedo shows I run at 28 - 30 MPH.

I would think a tinny would run quite a bit faster
 

Kolinekmerc50

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Re: 1983 50 Mercury Motor Top Speed

My Merc 50 goes almost 50mph with my aluminum bass tracker with just me in it! but i do have it tuned up for my boat.
 
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