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Old 04-10-2009, 06:58 PM   #1
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cruising rpm

i have 03 260 prowler, stock 496ho. just wondering what rpm is safe for longer cruising maybe 2-3 hrs. second season with boat no real trips last season so i would like to stretch her legs this summer. (the boat)
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Old 04-10-2009, 08:32 PM   #2
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Anything 3-4K should be OK. If cruising long distance and conserving fuel, I usually run 3200 to 3500.
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Old 04-10-2009, 08:55 PM   #3
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I would also agree anywhere from 3-4k should be fine
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Old 04-11-2009, 08:20 AM   #4
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i would like to stretch her legs this summer.
Now that's what I'm wanting to see
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Old 04-12-2009, 01:46 AM   #5
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I don't get this "cruising" speed stuff? Isn't that the same as WOT (wide open throttle) "Top End" speed?
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It was until gas passed 4$ a gallon! Then it was discovered throttles aren't toggle switches!
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Old 04-12-2009, 08:03 AM   #7
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just found this forum about a week ago, and cant stay away. two more weeks before the sonic comes out of hybernation.
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Old 04-12-2009, 09:04 AM   #8
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where do you boat??
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Old 04-12-2009, 01:25 PM   #9
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where do you boat??
delaware river,i would like to make a few trips down to red eye,maybe trailer to jersey shore this season. i dont have a lot of experience other then the river. so a little nervous about navigating new waters.
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