RPM's at WOT ?? on '97 225 Venom

[JmanTX]

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On the rear of a '97 Stratos 201

It is turning 5600 according to the gauge but feels like it has more. I don't have a whole lot of seat time in it just yet. I'm running a 4 blade prop - 25, I think. The boat is really smooth at WOT even when I trim her up so I'm not inclined to fool to much with things.

I'm not a speed freak and I don't want to damage the motor. Just curious if I'm at the top of her limit or what?

Don't ask me speed numbers - don't have the GPS installed yet.

[OrygunBasser]

With the info we have, you need to measure the pad to prop shaft distance. Most here run that measurement from 3 1/2" to 2 1/2" on these boats. I run 2 1/2" on my 295. If you are below 3" I would raise it to 3" and see what you get. This will get the RPM's up a bit!

[JmanTX]

Let me rephrase the question

What is the max RPM of this motor? Or another way, is 5.6k what I should expect at WOT?

[ChampioNman]

5,000-6,000 is the operating range for your motor.

[Lockjaw]

And your limiter is set at 6700. I turned my 5900 all day long, without a hiccup.