WOT........

[eddie haskell]

I have heard conflicting opines on running a 2 stroke. Without getting into prop and load/hull config, we'll just say those influences are optimal, do these guys really want to run at full throttle, and its good for them?

i have always ran mine at about what I perceive about 80% of WOT. I have never had to rebuild, or toss a motor, because of engine internal breakdown.
I am always doing what I can to maintain those systems that support a healthy motor, and that includes a better grade of products ( or I buy the marketing reasoning anyway :facepalm: ).

I am interested in hearing otherwise. Again, I am not talking fuel burn, or other concerns, just the opinions about pushing a motor to its peak ( not over RPM's) .

Thanks and MERRY CHRISTMAS to ALL

 

[99yam40]

you should always prop a normally loaded boat & motor rig so that at WOT it is in the spec the manufacturer calls for so the motor is loaded properly. This keeps it from over revving and also over loading/lugging the motors, as that is bad for them. Most have RPM limiters but no reason to be hitting it if propped correctly

If set up properly you can run at WOT without harm to motor.
Most people do not run WOT except for jumping up on plane, and then run at cruising speed that is comfortable for the conditions that day and to reduce fuel burn.
They are all a lot more thirsty at WOT

And A Merry Christmas and happy new Year to you and all members/readers

 

[tommarvin]

I agree, 99yam40, get the boat on a plane, then throttle back as much as you can to save fuel and the motor,

Never run anything at WOT, if you want it to last very long.