nola mike
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Previously had a 3.7l 170hp, replaced last year with a 4.3l that should be good for 220hp. Was hoping for a big jump in performance, which unfortunately didn't happen. Dry weight listed at 1150# on the sales flyer fwiw. Had run an alu 3 blade 23p on the old motor, transferred it to the new. With me on board it would hit around 49 mph @4600 rpm. I swapped an aluminum 3 blade 21p turning point prop. Unfortunately didn't seem to make too much difference on pulling me up on a slalom ski (though my wife isn't sure if she floored it trying to get me up 
). Hitting 30 mph @ 3300 rpm vs 3100 previously, as expected. Top speed with me and 2 kids (150#) was 46-47 mph at 4700 rpm. That's probably closer to where I want to be in the rpm range. I definitely am looking for something with more low end, and my cruising speed is typically 30 mph. Don't care too much about top speed. I also think that the extra 200# or so of engine in the stern is more detrimental than I'd thought it would be. Seems to not be able to trim up as much. Thinking a 4 blade 21p would be what I'm looking for (19 I think would be under?). Suggestions? Probably will at least initially look for aluminum, I'm never sure how much difference ss makes...
). Hitting 30 mph @ 3300 rpm vs 3100 previously, as expected. Top speed with me and 2 kids (150#) was 46-47 mph at 4700 rpm. That's probably closer to where I want to be in the rpm range. I definitely am looking for something with more low end, and my cruising speed is typically 30 mph. Don't care too much about top speed. I also think that the extra 200# or so of engine in the stern is more detrimental than I'd thought it would be. Seems to not be able to trim up as much. Thinking a 4 blade 21p would be what I'm looking for (19 I think would be under?). Suggestions? Probably will at least initially look for aluminum, I'm never sure how much difference ss makes...