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    Question Speed

    What is roughly the speed difference between a flat bottom, mod V, and a pad aluminum boat?

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    Don't know that you can compare, not many flat bottoms, if any,are rated for the same hp as a pad boat or mod V. My Xpress X18 with 150 will run 59 mph and the x21 with 250 can easily go 70+. You could not drive a flat bottom at those speeds. My answer to your question is, a lot.

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    My v hull Ranger dual console 1782vs with 150 ProXS runs 51-53 mph. Seems most RT198P's will run 60 mph or so. Both boats weigh about the same.
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    Non pad aluminums can only be pushed so fast. After that you are
    wasting time and money trying for any extra by adding HP. LDS
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    Quote Originally Posted by Coastal Mountaineer View Post
    My v hull Ranger dual console 1782vs with 150 ProXS runs 51-53 mph. Seems most RT198P's will run 60 mph or so. Both boats weigh about the same.
    The hull design gets more air/lift under the 198, thus more speed. LDS
    Larry D. Scott Retired KY Water patrol/F&W
    www.greatscottshooters.com

    2008 TRACKER TV 18 w/150 Mercury 4S
    MK Ultrex 80lb, 102 Garmin Live scope
    and a UHD93SV Garmin on the bow.
    UHD 93SV at the console.