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ratman

06-18-2006 09:49 AM

cruise speed and rpm

if you go everywhere wfo at maximum rpm is that your cruise speed/rpm? thx, rm

Ratickle

06-18-2006 10:01 AM

Re: cruise speed and rpm

I think that is your "oops it broke" (OIB) speed!! :rolleyes:

Tantrum

06-18-2006 10:13 AM

Re: cruise speed and rpm

I like to cruise at 100 :drink:

el indio

06-18-2006 02:15 PM

Re: cruise speed and rpm

75 to 80 % of maximum RPM is a safe bet.........................m.m.......It works for me................mark.......

articfriends

06-18-2006 04:20 PM

Re: cruise speed and rpm

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Originally Posted by ratman

if you go everywhere wfo at maximum rpm is that your cruise speed/rpm? thx, rm

You would have 2 speeds after a while-the speed your boat goes at wfo and the speed the tow boat can pull you :D ,Smitty

Titan

06-18-2006 04:35 PM

Re: cruise speed and rpm

I like to run my boat Cruising at 4000rpm. I usually run high 50's with full fuel and mid 60's with lite fuel at this RPM....

berns29scarab

06-18-2006 05:52 PM

Re: cruise speed and rpm

wfo is 6400 rpms @ 107...i cruise at 48-5200 which is 80-84

Underdog88

06-19-2006 12:39 PM

Re: cruise speed and rpm

My boat seems happy at 3400-3600 50-60mph

Stormrider

06-19-2006 01:30 PM

Re: cruise speed and rpm

Rat, you need diesels... you'll be safe at wfo for 1000hrs a year. :D

Wobble

06-19-2006 01:36 PM

Re: cruise speed and rpm

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratman

if you go everywhere wfo at maximum rpm is that your cruise speed/rpm? thx, rm

Make note.....dont buy used boat from Ratman :D

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