55hp /24ft pontoon

[horsefly38425]

about what speed do you think a 55hp 4stoke will push a 24 footer / with say maybe 4-5 ave adults onboard

 

[DJ]

Re: 55hp /24ft pontoon

Mid to high teens, if it is propped right.<br /><br /><br /> http://members.aol.com/home4cycle/

 

[jollymon]

Re: 55hp /24ft pontoon

DJ,<br /><br />when you say propped right, what prop? I am running a 25' with a 90 horse, and with 3 people on board, I can get about 20mph, by GPS.

 

[DJ]

Re: 55hp /24ft pontoon

jollymon,<br /><br />Speed (MPH) has little to do with the correct prop selection.<br /><br />Prop selection is based upon RPM. The engine should be propped to be able to turn (moderately loaded) within it's top operating RPM.<br /><br />As an example, a 90 HP John/Rude should be propped to be able to turn at least 5500 RPM at Wide Open Throttle (WOT).<br /><br />If it is not, the engine is lugging, which will greatly contribute to an early death.