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Old July 4th, 2007, 05:27 AM
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Default Top Speed???

I have a 1988 2110 Bayliner Trophy. What should I be getting for top speed with a 4.3L omc, and a 19pich prop. Boat doesnt seem like a speed demon, but I use it for fishing. Just woundering How close I am??
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Old July 4th, 2007, 08:47 PM
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40-42 MPH?
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Old July 7th, 2007, 06:26 AM
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40-42mph. What!! Im only getting 28-30mph with a 19 pich prop @ 4800-5000 rpm. This is a pretty good sized boat. Should I be at a high pich prop then operating rpm is 4600-4800 I think. What do you guys think??
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Old July 7th, 2007, 02:40 PM
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What is your load at 5000 RPM? You might ask in the prop forum and get better results.
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