cruising rpm

03SONIC · 04-10-2009, 06:58 PM

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)

GO4BROKE · 04-10-2009, 08:32 PM

Anything 3-4K should be OK. If cruising long distance and conserving fuel, I usually run 3200 to 3500.

SUN-CHASER · 04-10-2009, 08:55 PM

I would also agree anywhere from 3-4k should be fine

45sonic · 04-11-2009, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 03SONIC

i would like to stretch her legs this summer.

Now that's what I'm wanting to see

Z06 · 04-12-2009, 01:46 AM

I don't get this "cruising" speed stuff? Isn't that the same as WOT (wide open throttle) "Top End" speed?

GO4BROKE · 04-12-2009, 07:42 AM

It was until gas passed 4$ a gallon! Then it was discovered throttles aren't toggle switches!

03SONIC · 04-12-2009, 08:03 AM

just found this forum about a week ago, and cant stay away. two more weeks before the sonic comes out of hybernation.

45sonic · 04-12-2009, 09:04 AM

where do you boat??

03SONIC · 04-12-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 45sonic

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.