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Old 02-18-2009, 02:54 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by piemma View Post
If I could change anything I'd go up to a 115 and give up a little fuel economy for a bit more speed. Best I have ever run is 35 knots on a flat sea and no wind at 5000 rpms.
Or you might consider getting a lower pitched prop. Lightly loaded your prop should turn at about max rpm wot.

Also, if you are using aluminum, you will get 10-20% more out of a stainless prop.

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Roger
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