1960 Gale 40hp max rpm need help???

dhonda

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i was wondering what rpm my 1960 gale 40hp should max out at when in the water because id like to get it proped rite but in order to do so i need to figure out what rpm range to be in. rite now the props i have are 10 3/8 x 13 1/2 and my spare prop is a 10 3/8 x 13 1/2. my boat is a 1957 crestliner viking 14' and id like a litle more speed.
 

F_R

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Re: 1960 Gale 40hp max rpm need help???

4000-5000 RPM. You probably won't do any better than the prop you have. At least not enough to notice.
 
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