matthewp
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Jul 14, 2008
- Messages
- 173
Hey folks.
I'm not posting this in the starcraft forum b/c I'm hoping for more views here. Thread title says it all. By the info posted on this site for Starcraft specs - the boat is rated for 140 hp. Anyone run a 140 on a similar hull? I have a few accounts of my boat running well with 115 - but I'm planning on adding some additional weight (t-top - mostly). Right now, I'm running the 75 hp Force ('97 model) that came on it. In a word.. DOG. I do know that Force rated hp at the powerhead, not the prop - so I don't even have the 75 hp in reality.
My first instinct is to hang as much hp as I can off the transom. It means more $ - but here is my thought process: having some hp in reserve is never a bad thing (long as I stay within manufacturer spec) - also, a larger engine not breathing as hard to maintain a set speed - say 35 mph - would be more efficient than a smaller engine at WOT to maintain the same.
I know this topic is well-discussed, and I have done some searching on this board already. Hoping for a little feedback on my particular situation. Thanks alot - and thanks for all of the great info on this site. Invaluable to me so far!
Matthew
I'm not posting this in the starcraft forum b/c I'm hoping for more views here. Thread title says it all. By the info posted on this site for Starcraft specs - the boat is rated for 140 hp. Anyone run a 140 on a similar hull? I have a few accounts of my boat running well with 115 - but I'm planning on adding some additional weight (t-top - mostly). Right now, I'm running the 75 hp Force ('97 model) that came on it. In a word.. DOG. I do know that Force rated hp at the powerhead, not the prop - so I don't even have the 75 hp in reality.
My first instinct is to hang as much hp as I can off the transom. It means more $ - but here is my thought process: having some hp in reserve is never a bad thing (long as I stay within manufacturer spec) - also, a larger engine not breathing as hard to maintain a set speed - say 35 mph - would be more efficient than a smaller engine at WOT to maintain the same.
I know this topic is well-discussed, and I have done some searching on this board already. Hoping for a little feedback on my particular situation. Thanks alot - and thanks for all of the great info on this site. Invaluable to me so far!
Matthew