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Originally Posted by Ski in NC
I think that engine is rated at 2500, so if it made 2500 it is in the ballpark. This is not like a planing hull where you need to reach rated plus 50 to 100rpm. On a displacement hull if you pull it back 400-500 turns it is still loaded in a happy spot. Planing hulls I get picky on full load rpm. Not so much on hull speed boats. Unless you plan on running it near full power, which most do not.
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One this boat hits 8.5 knots I don’t think 747 engines could get it going much faster.