Speed

Andre · 10 February 2015, 18:10

I do not have much experience with outboard powered ribs hence my question.
What max speed can be expected from a 650 rib with 4 persons on board, full fuel (150 ltr) and powered by a 150 HP outboard engine. Calm conditions of course

Daniel · 10 February 2015, 19:47

40knts ?

whackywoody · 10 February 2015, 20:00

42 - 43 knots if it's a ribeye :-)

Wightdiver · 10 February 2015, 20:44

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Originally Posted by Andre

I do not have much experience with outboard powered ribs hence my question.
What max speed can be expected from a 650 rib with 4 persons on board, full fuel (150 ltr) and powered by a 150 HP outboard engine. Calm conditions of course

I have a Porters Renegade 6.5m with a Yam 150 HPDI and get about 42 knots three up.

Fender · 10 February 2015, 20:49

Had a 6.6 running a 150hp optimax and that was early 40's

Andre · 10 February 2015, 21:05

Many thanks guys. Most helpful.

daisyduke · 11 February 2015, 08:53

Probably anywhere between 36 to 45 knots, depends on weight onboard including weight of people, if some one has eaten too many pies they could effect speed and other things. I had a large friend onboard one and had to sit them in the middle of the rear seat or the boat leaned too much.

Average prop 40 knots

Hambleite · 13 February 2015, 08:00

About 2.5 knots faster than your 750!

Andre · 13 February 2015, 10:08

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Originally Posted by Hambleite

About 2.5 knots faster than your 750!

and I have got 320 HP . Nice film you took and a pity I did not keep up with you a little longer and came a bit closer.
Anyway I am now a proud owner of a GoPro

so next time round I will film your rib