This boat has a 10" jackplate, what should this boat be expected to run speed wise, I know the comfort is there, but would like to know if i will be able to break 60mph. Thanks Joey.
This boat has a 10" jackplate, what should this boat be expected to run speed wise, I know the comfort is there, but would like to know if i will be able to break 60mph. Thanks Joey.
Hmm I noticed a friend of mine had such a boat listed online for sale.
I can tell you my old 187DCX was LOADED, I carried a HEAVY load, and I could run 64 most days with a 175 Yamaha. If you and I are looking at the same boat it's a single console, I doubt it has the same goozooodle of options and my guess is it's a 60 to 62 MPH boat with the carb 150 spinning at 5900 RPM's.
we may be looking at the same boat, it's on bbc for sale and it is close to my house.
Different boats, the LA 187 appears to be a HPDI not a carb motor. That is about a 1500.00 upgrade from the carb motor. Form the pics that is a clean 187! The SC's w/o the step boxes should break 60 if set up correctly, and you don't do like I did and literally stuff every front cavity with tackle and stuff.
my 98 187 with a tired 94 150 xri merc ran 62.3 gps with just me 250lbs, full of fuel and livewell full. now with a 175++++++++ 2.5 merc runs 70.8with a stock 26tempest at6100 rpm. i have a new fury and a B&b prop worked by mark to try this weekend if they hold true to the hype i should get 3 or 4 more mph. I'll have to see it to believe it!
I'd like to compare notes: My 05 187 with a 175 opti ran 60.5 gps this past weekend.... set up is:
24 p tempest plus, 28 gal of fuel, and a light tackle load. (380 lbs worth of 2 fishermen). My prop is 3.80" below pad, and I was running 5700 rpms and 12-13 lbs of H2O pressure.
I am not questioning validity of your numbers, just like to know where I can gain that much speed as my boat appears to be near maxed (based on H2O pressure and rpms).
Doug's boat is rear tank, which is a tad faster than under-seat ones. Also, I suspect all the + signs after his listed hp of 175, and rpms of 6100, mean the motor is not "stock".
my 05 is a rear tank model as well. What do you think Lea, is the 60.5 about right on my stock motor or should I be looking at some prop options?
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