66' Traveler 17' runabout with a 45hp merc... underpowered.

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bigblock454

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Like the title says "underpowered". But thanks to her "shallow vee", it's doing better than one might think. Seems like motor rpm's need/can come up quite a bit. It's a "planing" type of hull so... To get the most out of this motor/boat combo, would I go with the least amount of pitch I can get for this motor. the boat is "rated" for 110hp, so I know I wont be winning many races, but I got this motor for free and it runs great. Thanks for any and all help.

Norm II

Motor - 1986 Mercury "classic 50" 45hp
Boat - 1966 19' runabout (pics in my sig). Don't know weight yet.
Prop - Quicksilver 2078R13
 
bigblock454

bigblock454

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Re: 66' Traveler 17' runabout with a 45hp merc... underpowered.

I guess I should add: I plan on re-powering this next "off season". Would just like to see what kind of "performance" I can get out of her until then. It looks as though I can go about 2" larger in diam. but I don't think that'll help my rpm situation. I gotta buy a tach!!

Norm II
 
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