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
lets keep it at cruise not balls out we can start thread for that .
bout time u saw the lightQuote:
Originally Posted by baja200merk
50 - 80 .
60.......one hand one wheel
my cruise is balls out lol but for real i try keep it at 5000 its around 65mphQuote:
Originally Posted by eli
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Originally Posted by baja200merk
Kevin , That just means the seats are to close ! Just lay into it and she won't be able to reach for the shoe . :)
Rich Martin 018
Cougar likes 70, got some air under the hull and smooth's out the ride over rougher stuff!
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Originally Posted by Scream And Fly
Dont you have a boat of your own you dont ride in? :leaving:
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Originally Posted by albypine
Shadupp :reddevil:
4500 rpms pushes my tugboat 75 mph. it seems like 75 to 80 is the sweet spot.
BAJA gets good fuel milage around 45-50, Cougar likes 70. :cheers:
Dave :)
Attachment 32087660-70 is a good cruise speed..
90-95mph@ 4500rpm depending on prop, fuel level, load, etc.
For me, 75 is over the hop, typically cruise there.
Knew that was coming :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Ira Tindale
Touché richQuote:
Originally Posted by RNM018
seriously, now you know why I been hangin back. takes some coin to pull that off. going to try to pull up to ya .Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Foley
When I had my Vegas, I would always try to cruise around at 50+mph.....anything under that and the prop would slip enough that you would loose MPH, but the RPM would stay around the same. It was more efficient (GPM) running 60+ than it was running 30mph.
I like to cruise a little slower about 45-50. Then when those jet skis pull up next to me I have some fun with them
I tend to run at 35-3800 r's no matter what boat/motor or whatever speed that is. All my mercs just seem to be fairly efficient at or near this speed.. Every once in a while I will run a fast cruise at 4800 or so. I do very little wot time in any of my boats. The high level of concentration needed for hard running wears me out. I like to chill and enjoy the scenery a lil.
MY cruising speed depends on who I am cruising with ;)
80-90 @ 4,500-5,000 in my 28 (averages 3mpg) and 100-110 @ 4,000-4,400 in my 30 (averages 1.3mpg)
3500 rpm/ 35-40 mph most of the time, or whatever speed rides the smoothest with the given chop.. Typcally either a slow wave cutting cruise or full throttle which depending on setup can be much as 5-6 more mph without trouble \m/ \m/
in the skater I like around 85 to 100/ in the rocket 100 to 125 I have enough time to go slow when im dead /red rocket out
Not really , no High Rolla here !! I haven't even used my STV since April or was it March !!Quote:
Originally Posted by mr fun