4WinnsH200SS
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And I live in Utah, with most of my boating at elevation. The Boat is a 2008 Four Winns H200SS with the Volvo Penta 5.0 GXi motor, 270 HP, Fuel Injected, with a 1.60 Gear Ratio. The prop is the original stainless Volvo Penta 14 3/4 X 19. I am told that the engine has a 5000 RPM max and most say it should operate at 4800 under full throttle. I di
On its first day on the lake I was able to get it to 40 MPH w/ 6 of us and a full tank of gas. When I put two small kids on a tube, I could not get the boat to plane. I was plowing at 10 mph- I did not get a tach reading at top speed, but I know I think it was well below 4000.
In terms of usage, I am going to be pulling kids on tubes and wakeboards and I don't think I would have any reason to go much over 40, but I would like it to get to that speed before I become an old man.
Here goes... I know I need a new prop. Do I need new gears? I have had one person tell me I should go to a 17 degree prop, and another dealer 15. I have also been told that a 15 is too small for a boat my size.
Any help would be appreciated! In advance, thanks!!
On its first day on the lake I was able to get it to 40 MPH w/ 6 of us and a full tank of gas. When I put two small kids on a tube, I could not get the boat to plane. I was plowing at 10 mph- I did not get a tach reading at top speed, but I know I think it was well below 4000.
In terms of usage, I am going to be pulling kids on tubes and wakeboards and I don't think I would have any reason to go much over 40, but I would like it to get to that speed before I become an old man.
Here goes... I know I need a new prop. Do I need new gears? I have had one person tell me I should go to a 17 degree prop, and another dealer 15. I have also been told that a 15 is too small for a boat my size.
Any help would be appreciated! In advance, thanks!!