RT188 top speed

[alanhore]

RT 188. 115 merc 4 inch set back laser2 22 pitch, clear costed hull. I can run 53 all day and have hit 55 on good water days. Center line of prop shaft to bottom of boat 41/2 inches.

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[tharris811]

Well TRUE STORY.. Mine RT 188 with a 115- 4 stroke hits 70 all the time and has done 80 when I'm in a hurry to get to the lake..

[alanhore]

Well TRUE STORY.. Mine RT 188 with a 115- 4 stroke hits 70 all the time and has done 80 when I'm in a hurry to get to the lake..

[Panama]

RT 188. 115 merc 4 inch set back laser2 22 pitch, clear costed hull. I can run 53 all day and have hit 55 on good water days. Center line of prop shaft to bottom of boat 41/2 inches.

I don't know what "clear costed" is but I am looking for some....

[Transom]

I don't know what "clear costed" is but I am looking for some....

I think it is the stuff that Clarke Griswold put on the bottom of his sleds.

[Panama]

I think it is the stuff that Clarke Griswold put on the bottom of his sleds.

That's funny ..... That was one fast sled....and one of the funniest movies ever made.

[Pagregss]

I hit triple digit speeds utilizing JATO, but have no means to refuel on the water. So, I only use it for shotgun starts. FYI, Ranger only allows for one JATO unit. Two will void the warranty.

[BigJfrank]

I need to lighten my load..... clearly

[BigJfrank]

I’m also thinking some of it may be my prop. I have a PowerTech 19P. Jumps right out of the hole, but definitely a little slower on top end.

[Sr20steve]

49mph at 5800RPM is the best for me, running a 115 SHO

What kind of prop are you running? I have the same motor and my rpm’s are waaay high.

[tjsellsfords]

I think it is the stuff that Clarke Griswold put on the bottom of his sleds.

[fishinSteve]

I’ve seen 51 once and 50 a hand full of times ( loaded, gps) by myself. 46-47 with a passenger.

[jv83]

I've been over 50 a handful of times...generally tops in mid-40s with full gear and less-than-ideal conditions.

[bass8]

What kind of prop are you running? I have the same motor and my rpm’s are waaay high.

I bought the boat new late Oct of 2017. Had them put a SS prop on do not know what brand. 13 1/8x19k