What top speed for 1988 4.3 200 Horizon

[lasko1]

Wondering what the typical top speed for my 1988 200 Horizon should be?

Boat = 200 Horizon
4.3 Omc Cobra (4 bbl)
14.5 x 19 aluminum prop
Current max RPM's 4600
Cruising speed ~32 mph (gps) before 4 bbl begins to open

Boat tops out at 42 mph with just me in it.

Would this boat go faster with a different prop??

Thanks to all that reply.

 

[steelespike]

Re: What top speed for 1988 4.3 200 Horizon

I couldn't find any info on Horizon perhaps thats a model and not a brand.
Actual size,configuration, dry weight etc? Do you know the gear ratio?Sometimes it appears on the out drive somewhere.

 

[codydurr]

Re: What top speed for 1988 4.3 200 Horizon

200 horizon is the model.
its made by four winns

 

[Slip Away]

Re: What top speed for 1988 4.3 200 Horizon

Also plenty of info Here for the 1988 Four Winns 200 Horizon.
Top speed with stock prop is 42-44 mph with 175HP V-6. Maybe 45mph tops if you have the 205HP motor. Changing the prop will not gain any top speed.
It is what it is, and you are getting the appropriate top speed.

 

[lasko1]

Re: What top speed for 1988 4.3 200 Horizon

Thanks for the info Slip.

Bummer I was hopin to get it up over 50 mph.. Oh well, like you said, it is what it is. I'm still happy with it.

Thanks again.