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Old 07-16-2020, 08:34 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by Ski in NC View Post
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.


One this boat hits 8.5 knots I don’t think 747 engines could get it going much faster.
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