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Re: Re: Engine & Prop problems.


leave it like it is the will dig a bigger hole and also get more squirly the faster you go and the are a semi displacment planing hull not just a displacment hull

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You are just about at the limit speed wise. Triple your horsepower and it will only dig a bigger hole. Its the displacement hull. Best I get with two Cat. 3208's is 13 knots will a tail wind.

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Any info or sujestions on increasing top speed.


Ex RNLI 44 008


Currently running 2 Detroits D 53, 8cyl. - 260 hp/ motor.


RPM 2700 gives only 11 Ktns.( max rpm 2800)


Current Prop, 28'x24,125'


Squats terably from 8knts up