bradscott48
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Hi guys new to the site and fairly new to boating. I have a 2006 chaparral sunesta 236 with the volvo penta 5.7 gi-e and duo prop outdrive with f5 props.
In late February we launched from site 6 for the first time. As we returned to the launch ramp there was a guy fishing right on top of the hazard buoy. As I crossed over the rock I noticed it. I. Cut the engine but couldnt get the prop up fast enough. Did minor bends to both props, they are fixed now.
So... I bought a set of hill marine 4x4 signature props. The boat rides amazing. It planes out of the water so much higher.... but I can only run 45 mph at wot wich is now 4800 rpm vs 55 mph at 5000 rpm with the f5s. Is this bad for the engine? Is there anything I can do to get my top speed back?
In late February we launched from site 6 for the first time. As we returned to the launch ramp there was a guy fishing right on top of the hazard buoy. As I crossed over the rock I noticed it. I. Cut the engine but couldnt get the prop up fast enough. Did minor bends to both props, they are fixed now.
So... I bought a set of hill marine 4x4 signature props. The boat rides amazing. It planes out of the water so much higher.... but I can only run 45 mph at wot wich is now 4800 rpm vs 55 mph at 5000 rpm with the f5s. Is this bad for the engine? Is there anything I can do to get my top speed back?