Speed

[Briguy]

Trevor, Yes with the twin 115hp Suzuki's I get about 43-44mph at 5950 rpm's. Now, that is with the motors on the transom and they could go up a bolthole. Now I am putting on a full flotation bracket and "they" claim a performance increase of 5 to 10%. That means I should be able to expect a top end of 46 to 47mph. I don't believe that for a second, however I will let y'all know. I may talk funny but it's 72 degrees in Sarasota today. He He. (I spent 18 summers on Long Beach Island, NJ)

[sjf7918]

Had a 1977 23' c/c w/ 2 1984 200 mrec's. I ran 67 mph light. With the original 1977 140 evinrudes it ran 50 mph!

[ocuyler]

Scott,

Yea, 46 GPS with 50 gal fuel and no gear, 2 guys (slightly overweight). She'll turn 5800 on flat water, downwind, downhill.

Maybe she'll run faster with her current rigging!



Otto

[hammer slammer]

I got 40 mph on the button in my 73 23' center console loaded up and even had at top with enclosure, all with volvo 290 sterndrive 260 horse 350 chevy.

[timd]

Otto, where is the tiller on that 200? [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[ocuyler]

timd,

Ya know, I never thought of that. What would be THAT be like? [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

[Serenity]

Hi Briguy or anyone else,
I plan to put 4 stroke 115 Suzukis on a 23 Sceptre. What kind of gph should I expect to get at various speeds? Realizing weight, conditions, etc. as factors, do you have any comments on your experience? Any other comments both good or not so good would be appreciated.
Serenity

[John R]

HammerSlammer - is your boat the red "LW"?

[hammer slammer]

nope it was blue with a green bottom last i knew. I sold it in june to by a 28 BHM to fish down off of chatham in october. But i still have a 70 20' cc with a 140 rude that we have owned since 71.

[ScottM]

John R,
If you're referring to Linda's Worry, that boat belongs to Rick Ramos. He had quite a bit of work done to it and she's one sweet boat. Rick's a member of MSBA, so I'll let him know about this site the next time I talk to him.