How fast should it run?

[ZeroHour]

97 409tdc
Moderately loaded
half tank
225 Vindicator
6"plate
22 pitch
Im at altitude but what should i expect to get with "optimum setup"
Prop reccomendations etc?

I ran this boat last weekend at 4500 feet with a 22 pitch i was cranking to almost 6k rpms so I backed out to 5400. I was at 56 (Edit i hit 58) mph at 6000 with that prop for the split second that I pushed it.

I have not done a pad measurement as we had some catastrophic trailer failure last weekend...Nothing like takin the first trip and losing a wheel....Tire opened up like a melon! no bad bearings!.


Modified by coloradoman25 at 4:24 PM 4/24/2007


Modified by coloradoman25 at 2:56 PM 4/25/2007

[lkhartwl]

first you did not say what 22 pitch prop you ran, also have you had the motor done for Hi alt? if not and you bought the boat from a person who uses it only at low alt ( 3000 or less) the carbs need adjusting for the higher alt, according to manual ( owners) need to be done at dealer

[ZeroHour]

Renegade 22 pitch

no I do have to get the jets done problem is we travel alot so I am not sur eits a good idea!

[Fish_4_Five]

Only once a year will you be below 4500 feet. I'd get it jetted for here. It'll run fine where ever you go after that.