1985 Bayliner 17' bowrider w/ 85hp Force O/B. The motor runs perfect, fires right up & so far no issues beside swapping out the impeller- I wanted it changed because I didn't know how long ago, if ever, the original had changed it. Too be honest, it's a piece of mind thing. Anyway, I had some time to kill, no one around to go for a boat ride & I wanted to go. I thought, this would be the perfect time to check top speed on each of the 4 manual trim settings(no power tilt/trim). My top speed- GPS- 32 mph @ 5000 rpm, it varied a little, but basically, that's it. The factory swim platform(if you can call it a swim platform), with the fold in ladder was dragging a little because of the weight of myself on that side of the boat driving but is that all I can expect from this motor? I'm 195lbs. I have asked question's before re: RPM & it is in the range. There is a S.S. prop on it (not sure of pitch), thought it was factory, but have been told no. Every time I see a boat like mine it has a S.S. prop, this is why I thought it was stock. As soon as it's light enough out side I'll check it out & edit this to include that info. The boat is quite fast enough for what I need it for : Fishing, tubing, family rides (wife won't allow more than 5 mph with the baby on board), & that's it. Just wondering if that it, 32 mph @ 5000rpm.
