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Old 26 September 2009, 21:32   #1
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what size engine to boat
the above question comes up constantly there for below find the test conducted this week in plymouth with a flat sea & little wind
the rib is a 6.5 ribcraft with a 200hp optimax ,200lt of fuel & 2 people
3500rpm =30mph
4000rpm=40mph
5000rpm=50mph
6000rpm=60mph
average fuel consumption 1.3 miles per lt
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Old 27 September 2009, 19:21   #2
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How's your opti set up?
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Old 29 September 2009, 17:18   #3
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How's your opti set up?
I would say PRETTY WELL!!
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