Key West 19 cc

makomike2

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Just purchased a used 1995 19ft center console with a johnson 112hp. What kind of speed should I be getting out of her. The speedometer says 27mph does that sound right?
Thanks Mike
 

Home Cookin'

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Re: Key West 19 cc

first, a boat speedometer is seldom accurate; you need a GPS or a another boat with one for that.
if it's one of the flat bottom hulls I'd think you'd be able to get up to 35-40 at top end, trimmed right. And of course the prop makes the difference.
To see if you are getting optimum performance you need to cross-reference your speed with your RPM's in 500 rpm steps up to "WOT" (Wide Open Throttle) in flat conditions and a light, but typical load. The condition of the bottom of the boat makes a difference, too.
 

robert graham

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Re: Key West 19 cc

My brother-in-law had the same exact boat except with a 115HP Yamaha 4 stroke and as I remember he was getting about 42MPH by GPS, darn nice rig with a T-Top!
 

ezmobee

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Re: Key West 19 cc

I really think you should be able to hit 35 at least in that boat.
 
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