SPEED

[t.martin]

I have 15'6" Bayliner with 85hp Force. Does anyone else have the same set up? If so what kind of speed do you get out of it (GPS)? I can get around 45 mph. 3 blade stainless 19 pitch with tilt and trim. I don't have a tach so I have never ran it wide open out of fear of scattering the engine.

 

[JB]

Re: SPEED

That sounds about right, t.martin.<br /><br />What rpm are you getting the 45mph at?<br /><br />BTW, moving to Outboard non-repair.

 

[Navigator]

Re: SPEED

t.Martin<br /><br />I used to have an 87 16' Bayliner boat with the 85 horse also. With a 17' prop, it would get 43 mph within 100 rpm of the redline. With the 19 you're swinging, your 45 number seems about right.<br /><br />It would behoove you to pick up a tach for that engine. Forces are notorious for building up carbon if they are lugged. It will be 40 bucks well spent <br /><br />Nav

 

[t.martin]

Re: SPEED

Where do I get a 20 pole tach for $40?

 

[timmathis]

Re: SPEED

I would deep-creep'r also.