How many mph does your boat loose in the heat of the summer 95+ vs a cool spring or fall day?
How many mph does your boat loose in the heat of the summer 95+ vs a cool spring or fall day?
I have lost 3 to 4 mph.90 degree temps for both water and air. Sucks
Later
Ralph
2008 Stratos 294XL, Yamaha 200 HPDI Vmax
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About the same, and lost some holeshot as well. Come on, winter!!!
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Im down that much too, cant turn the rpm in this hot weather.![]()
Stroker 21
Mercury 250 PRO XB![]()
TN Bluewater dealer/rep.
BBO
After reading this I realized that mine has lost about the same. I couldn't figure out why. What causes this?
Hot air is less dense, holds less O2 per cu ft. Hotter air also holds more humidity. All of this affects horsepower.
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