had the twister out last Thursday and after 1 1/2 hr breakin on rings I went to 5500 rpm for short time
and gps read 86 mph, the boat took a nice set most of the time I cruise at 60ish watchin for pontoons and jet skis
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had the twister out last Thursday and after 1 1/2 hr breakin on rings I went to 5500 rpm for short time
and gps read 86 mph, the boat took a nice set most of the time I cruise at 60ish watchin for pontoons and jet skis
If its rough 55-60 other wise 80 or so.
When I'm alone it 75-80+ because with the family I'm kept to around 60. I'm working on her though :)
100+ why own a hipo motor and not use it ;) besides I love the sound of a 280 at 8k+ rpm :D
Freeway speed feels like a relaxing cruising speed. Above that, in an open boat, it starts to feel like you are going fast...
I agree with Markus. Above 90 in the bass boat and your face tries to beat you to death.
Guess im not as fast as you guys, i typically cruise at 2500 RPM's, depending on the prop, no hurry to get anywhere, with the occasional rip in between.
No old lady or passengers 86 mph it gets 7 mpg at 4500 rpm range of around 200 miles.
With the girl friend 49.9 mph gets 5-6mpg. If u go 50 u get a flip flop to the back of the head
bare feet only ruel works fine for me :) use to have that issue above 80 , replaced the issue passenger and now no more issues :DQuote:
Originally Posted by baja200merk
I just finished building a opti for my 23 proline. We put almost 50 miles on it last Sunday and she didn't complain once 28 mph cruise :p I doubt she will ever go on. The race boat again.
I dont really have problem with people wanting to ride in my boat for some reason lol....
I want a ride. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Demeanor
I hear that, and it hurts too!!Quote:
Originally Posted by baja200merk
In the Scarab, 50mph, 4400rpm cruise gets 1.05mpg.
In the STV, if there are other boats around, about 55-60mph (below the hop). If no other boats around, 85-90 (over the hop and aired out).
you two would fit as good as two hot dogs in one bun in that boat :D have to show this to Pete this weekend and have him work his Magic for everyone that just can not visualize It ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Scream And Fly