grouperjim
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Per Kevin's request. Kevin--you might want to put a "sticky" on this topic.
Megabyte":2s1p9opr said:I did a ton of prop testing in `05 and `06. Three blade, four blade, aluminum and stainless...
Right now my motor is wearing a Mercury Mirage Plus (17p) that I bought used. The previous owner had it tweeked with a little more cup, which I really didn't need... but so far it does pretty well.
The 'cruise sweet spot' for my 1997 Yamaha 225 OX66 is 4200 to 4400 rpms (when the Bay chop allows it). At 4400 she is running 27 kts with full fuel and 3 people aboard and burning 13 gph. I think that is pretty good for as much gear as I carry. :shock:
Megabyte":1q7e7h4g said:I did a ton The 'cruise sweet spot' for my 1997 Yamaha 225 OX66 is 4200 to 4400 rpms (when the Bay chop allows it). At 4400 she is running 27 kts with full fuel and 3 people aboard and burning 13 gph. I think that is pretty good for as much gear as I carry. :shock:
ScoopsAhoy":2twk4mql said:I'm going to have to check again but I think I'm, doing 25-26 kts at 4500 rpm. I kinda wish I could do that speed at lower rpms. Seems like it takes all of that speed just to stay on plane.Not sure about the fuel consumption.
ScoopsAhoy":1rc00g4j said:I'm going to have to check again but I think I'm, doing 25-26 kts at 4500 rpm. I kinda wish I could do that speed at lower rpms. Seems like it takes all of that speed just to stay on plane.Not sure about the fuel consumption.
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