RPM Ranges

Dhold

Cadet
Joined
Jul 5, 2001
Messages
11
Can someone tell me what the WOT RPMs of an I/O should be? I bought the boat (1971 Mercruiser 165)but it doesn't have a manual. I'm currently only running 3,000 RPM and think that I am overpropped, but don't really feel like blowing the engine by going to a smaller prop.
 

kansasmike

Seaman Apprentice
Joined
Jun 4, 2001
Messages
31
Re: RPM Ranges

I've owned two of them over the years and both ran at about 5,000 rpm. Props were 19 and 17.
 
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