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    out board wont reach max rpm

    Hi I have a 1970 johnson 40 hp. It is on a 16 foot lone Star with a closed bow. I can not get this boat on plane, even at max throttle it wont reach max rpm. I have very little in the boat. It IS rated for a 75 hp according to the sticker. but my local boat guy says it should get up and go with...
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    prop pitch ?

    I know , not another prop question. But I did search, I have a 1970 Johnson 40hp on a 1966 lone star runabout. I currently has a 12 pitch prop and wont come up to plane , I don't have a tach but at wot it is far from its peak output. My local boat guy has recommended a 10 pitch or even a 9...
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