bowman316
Lieutenant Commander
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Re: Propper Props???
either you tach is wrong, and you are over reving, and you just need a 19 or 21 pitch prop, or your boat is way too heavy, or your motor does not have the power it should.
I have a 70 hp rude on a 16 ft runabout, and it has a 15 pitch. That comes close to over reving my engine, and i can go 26 with that prop.
a 140 should go from 0 to 30 in 2 seconds with a 15 pitch on it.
One simple thing to do is check for wet foam in the floor. Drill a test hole, or try to get easy access to see if it is dry or not.
you have have 500 lbs of water in there.
either you tach is wrong, and you are over reving, and you just need a 19 or 21 pitch prop, or your boat is way too heavy, or your motor does not have the power it should.
I have a 70 hp rude on a 16 ft runabout, and it has a 15 pitch. That comes close to over reving my engine, and i can go 26 with that prop.
a 140 should go from 0 to 30 in 2 seconds with a 15 pitch on it.
One simple thing to do is check for wet foam in the floor. Drill a test hole, or try to get easy access to see if it is dry or not.
you have have 500 lbs of water in there.
We have plenty of knowledgable people here eager to help, as long as we have all the pertinent info, good luck, & Happy Boating!