Ficht 2000 200hp RPM's with full boat

[fireman_bob]

Hi,
I was out yesterday with a (very) full boatload of friends. I noticed that I had a hard time getting up on plane as expected with the added weight, but my RPM's wouldn't go much past 4000 (normally can get to 5000+ no problem at full throttle). Is this normal for a heavy load? I haven't had any problems to date with this motor.
If this is normal, what would cause this? I would expect the motor to get to full RPM but just have more slip due to the extra weight.

Thanks.

[ChampioNman]

If the boat is overloaded and can't fully plane it is plowing water and is normal. Lighten the load and give her a whirl again.

[rudetech1]

Your normal operating RPM should be 5500, you are already starting out too low.