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Stingray 195X bowrider (2008 or could be an '07 or '09, can't recall) with a Volvo Penta 4.3 GXi-J and SX-A 1.66 outdrive. Turning Point Hustler 14 x 19 four blade aluminum prop with rubber hub. GPS-verified 48mph @ ~4800rpm at ~1500' ASL (speedo indicated 54mph). In reality we will never need...
On a 2008 (could be an '07 or '09, can't recall) Stingray 195X bowrider with a Volvo Penta 4.3 GXi-J and SX-A 1.66 outdrive, are there any simple ways to improve engine output and performance? The throttle response off-idle is quite soft and the boat struggles to pull a ~200lb slalom skier out...