new to boats and motors 1st boat

ducatijoe

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:confused:can anyone help me? i have bought a 1975 17ft proline with a 1990 120 force very low hours aprox 70 hrs mechanic has maintained motor since new. how fast do you think this boat should go?? hull weight 1000lb motor i think is 298lb boat is max rated for a 100hp any help ?
 

licketdsplit756

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Re: new to boats and motors 1st boat

rpm /prop pitch/ all factors in your quest. id say 40;s easy
 

ducatijoe

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Re: new to boats and motors 1st boat

stainless steel prop the motor came off a 1990 19ft bayliner c.c
 

ducatijoe

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Re: new to boats and motors 1st boat

also it is a long shaft motor mechanic said he will install a jack plate
 
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