piano player
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now that my rod racks are "temporarily" installed i have a power question.
yamaha has a performance posting on my boat which indicates that the speed should top out just over 40 mph. i am lucky to get 35 wot (6000) i generally run 4400 @ 27-28 mph.
the yamaha bulletin uses a saltwater II prop in there test and i have the standard black painted prop.
the dealer mechanic says that my prop is fine but in order for an f250 to perform better than an f225 i should try some hi test fuel. something about the variable timing kicking in and 10% ethanol fuel.
what are your thoughts? i will get a new prop if it will help. and or i will find an octane booster if that is recommended. high test fuel isn't available @ my marina.
my sales person is checking with parker and will get back to me.
i am concerned about trolling speed.
yamaha has a performance posting on my boat which indicates that the speed should top out just over 40 mph. i am lucky to get 35 wot (6000) i generally run 4400 @ 27-28 mph.
the yamaha bulletin uses a saltwater II prop in there test and i have the standard black painted prop.
the dealer mechanic says that my prop is fine but in order for an f250 to perform better than an f225 i should try some hi test fuel. something about the variable timing kicking in and 10% ethanol fuel.
what are your thoughts? i will get a new prop if it will help. and or i will find an octane booster if that is recommended. high test fuel isn't available @ my marina.
my sales person is checking with parker and will get back to me.
i am concerned about trolling speed.