RPM versus engine height

cloumar

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Is there any rule of thumb for engine height, one hole higher may give how many RPM more ?

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Bob_VT

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Re: RPM versus engine height

Yes rpms go up the higher the motor is mounted HOWEVER, watch the water pressure! You can use a jack plate to fine tune a boat.
 

V153

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Re: RPM versus engine height

From my experience 1 hole = 150-200rpm
 

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