How Fast

S.McGee

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Hey guys I have a 20 evinrude on a 14' fiberglass boat. With the boat loaded that whole thing prob. ways 600-750 pounds. How fast should I be going, because I dont think I'm getting the right speed
 

Steve Mahler

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Re: How Fast

I have a 20hp rude on an aluminum 14, and a glass 14 - I do a very quick plane at about 20mph.
 

wbeaton

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Re: How Fast

I used to get 34 kmh or 21 mph with a 1987 Johnson 20 hp on my heavy 14' aluminum boat. I expect you'd get about the same.
 

S.McGee

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Re: How Fast

thank you very much. DO you think I could pull my little brother 9 (50-60lbs) on a tube with just me in the boat (175 lbs)
 

Dennisanoka

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Re: How Fast

Well depends upon the tube. Some tubes offer more drag. The other issue is if you can get him up on plane. I think you might. If you are wondering if you can get him air born as he crosses the wake as you make a hard turn so that all you see are arms and legs flying-well probably not.

Power is what you need pulling a tube. BTW, I learned to ski behind our Johnson 25hp on a fiberglass boat.
 

Dennisanoka

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Re: How Fast

My guess is you weighed about 50lbs. it was mounted on a jon boat and you were going downhill, but I'm still impressed.
 
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