Bassboat Speed Claims

[Skeet Skeet-er]

Why do people consistently embellish thier top end speed from their boat? Ego? I don't know that's why I'm asking, fellows around me have a 18 foot Javelin with a 150 that tops out at 74+ MPH on GPS . Another has a 97 Procraft with a 175 and he sees 76 all he time on GPS.

I was going to purchase a bigger motor soon for more speed and HP but I think by these quotes I need to downsize for speed! These are a few from fishing sites in my area, the list could go on and on.

[21XDC]

It's all true..

[ol man river]

'cause they all want to be as fast as what the ranger owners say they are..

[knowphish]

If you can't catch fish.................at least go fast, not doing it!!!!!!!!

[Skeet Skeet-er]

See your boat speed claim seems alot more realistic, 87 mph out of a 250 strapped to a Bullet hull slinging a 28P prop. These other ones are just plain ludicrous.

[Mr. McGibletts]

I got my ranger up to 90mpg GPS. It was chasing my truck on the highway but I think it still counts.

[Skeet Skeet-er]

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[21XDC]

Everything you read on the internet is true.... And all the dock talk about boat speeds must be true.

[Skeet Skeet-er]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Mr. McGibletts &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I got my ranger up to 90mpg GPS. It was chasing my truck on the highway but I think it still counts. </td></tr></table>

Never realized I could claim that speed, I'm good for aboot 75 MPH than.

[cubswin]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Skeet Skeet-er &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote"> don't know that's why I'm asking, fellows around me have a 18 foot Javelin with a 150 that tops out at 74+ MPH on GPS .</td></tr></table>

wow...that extra little bit of horsepower over my 115 adds 24 miles a hour...

I know a jav 18 with a 150 will run low to mid 60's, but 74 is crazy.

[Lockon]

My buddy has a 1998 18.5' Skeeter with a Mariner 200EFI on the back....he said he had it up to 75MPH and only had it half throttle

[Skeet Skeet-er]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Lockon &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">My buddy has a 1998 18.5' Skeeter with a Mariner 200EFI on the back....he said he had it up to 75MPH and only had it half throttle </td></tr></table>

Imagine if he opened it up.

[Alan S]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Skeet Skeet-er &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">

Imagine if he opened it up.</td></tr></table>

Warp speed.

[Gun Runner]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Skeet Skeet-er &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">

Imagine if he opened it up.</td></tr></table>He probably doesnt because his prop is to small and he dont wanna turn his mota to many RPM's . He could probably jump up about 3 pitches on his prop and pickup 15 more mph easily !!!!!!!!!!!

[fishnfool38]

I need to talk to that guy then I have spent a small fortune on mine to get 65gps then the weather and water temps have to just right and I have other javelins asking my setup. Although I can show you 74 on speedo just have to turn the gps off so I don't get caught in a lie!

[Skeet Skeet-er]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by fishnfool38 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I need to talk to that guy then I have spent a small fortune on mine to get 65gps then the weather and water temps have to just right and I have other javelins asking my setup. Although I can show you 74 on speedo just have to turn the gps off so I don't get caught in a lie! </td></tr></table>

According to him it ran 52 MPH from the factory GPS, by adding a Raker prop and JP he was able to elevate his top speed by over 22 MPH, I guess you need a Raker prop and Jackplate and your in the 70's with ease

[basscat21]

You might want to tell the Pro-craft guy to raise his motor there is another 5 Mph in it..............might be the prop....

[AreTheyBiting]

Show him a prop slip calculator

Ask him why He has a negative prop slip number lol

[JohnM]

[cldaniel]

i see numbers like 75 80 and even 90s on my gps, but its usually the temp.