Re: 1988 bayliner capri 16ft 50hp force ob
Alot of stuff comes into account when talking about this..<br /><br />1. How are you measuring the speed? if it was a GPS, then its probably right, if it was a boat speedo, then it can vary depending on conditions.. like the tide, were you doing with it or agaist it? if the former, then you speed will show slower as the water is moving with you.. <br />against the tide will show a higher then true reading as the water is moving in the other direction...<br /><br />I don't know for sure, but 50HP sounds alittle small for a boat that size.. we don't get Bayliners over here (thankfully judging by what I have read about them) so I don't know. I am assuming its a fiberglass hull and if thats the case, a 16footer would probably be slightly underpowered with only a 50HP, (again, I don't know the boat so I could be wrong.)<br /><br />Weight is another factor,, how loaded up was it?<br /><br />lastly, engine tune and prop.. <br /><br />the later being an important consideration.. what RPM was the motor doing when you had it flat out????<br />if it was around 5500rpm, then you are probably stuck with that top speed.. more or less rpm and you should talk to a pro about a new prop.<br /><br />rgds<br /><br />Frank