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Old 10-18-2004 | 04:46 PM
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I cant seem to break 82mph I have a 34' advantage with twin 620's and bravo drives.I have tried going from a 4 blade prop to a five blade, lower and raise the drives even diffrent rotations on the drives,I have even taken everything out of the boat for less weight.Everything I try shows the exact same speed on gps speedo.Does anyone have any suggestions other then engine mod.
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Old 10-18-2004 | 05:21 PM
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Is it staying at 82mph with different changes. Or is 82 the best you have been able to get. I think we need more info.
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Old 10-18-2004 | 05:47 PM
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It is staying at 81-82 no matter what change I do.
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Old 10-18-2004 | 09:59 PM
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RPMs the same too?
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Old 10-19-2004 | 10:19 AM
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No,now with the five blade I droped from 5600 to 5200 rpm but a 25 pitch is to small always hit red line.So the five blade is getting me more speed for the rpm but I know that 400 rpm left is where all the power is.
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Old 10-19-2004 | 10:35 AM
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How old is the boat? Check for excessive hook at the transom.
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Old 10-19-2004 | 10:53 AM
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i agree -- check for a hook in bottom
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Old 10-19-2004 | 11:19 AM
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Have you compared notes with anybody with the same hull or the manufacturer?
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Old 10-19-2004 | 12:27 PM
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The hull is a 2002 and yes I talked to a guy with the same year as mine and he is running 84 with 575's and four blade props. That is a good idea about the hook I have not checked for that. Thanks for the advice I will get back to all of you and let you know what I found.
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Old 10-19-2004 | 04:25 PM
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Yep, if you have "hook" you will hit a wall reguardless of how much power you put in. --- JP
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