I put six on mine, but that is 4 adults and two rug rats!!

Boat does fine, but there is not enough room for six to move about freely on a 271. I like 4 people max on the boat at one time.

JMO

Brad

I have a 2000 271 for sale. I put K-planes on the boat and use two different props, if I am taking a large group 6 or more I would use a 24p Bravo 1 prop and it comes out of the hole no problem, and also run about 60. If just me and the wife or a couple of friends I run a Hydramotive prop. The boat still comes up fine and runs about 65. The K-Planes made a huge difference in, out of the hole, slow cruise, and top speed running on a rough day. The boat came with Bennett tabs, IMO completely the wrong tabs!

Look at a 260ss/br(bow rider) or a 280ss/br. Think you will be happier with the layout and will still get great formula quality. 10 people is too many for a 271 out on the water for a day imho.

10 people on a 271 for 10 minutes is to long

Go fast boats are not meant to entertain a party. They're meant for speed. If you're looking for speed and to take 10 people out I'd look at a formula sport cruiser. My 271 runs best with just my gf and I and about 1/4 tank of gas. But usually I don't get my way, she likes to bring her friends out and hey, I can't complain.

IMHO