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Old 11-26-2018, 11:54 AM
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Default Re: Engine Performance

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Originally Posted by Capt. Frank View Post
Yes something is amiss in the information.

If it still puts out 6000rpms but moves through the water slower it's NOT the motor per se. It may be a slipping hub on the lower unit. It may be trim. It also may be bottom growth (commonly called a beard) on the hull creating drag.
Agreed Frank... If however he had bottom growth, I doubt the engine would turn 6000 RPMS.... The motor would likely just lug and not get up to the rated RPM. I've seen boats with growth that wouldn't even get up on plane...
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