35 hp speed on 14'

[heman37]

Hi all i was wondering what speed i should be getting out of a 35hp chrysler viking on a 14' fibreglass boat? the boat is an older cadorette boat built in quebec. thanks , the speed i get is 45 km/h

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: 35 hp speed on 14'

Too many variables to take into consideration. Condition of motor, prop, boat weight and condition, hull configuration, motor setup on boat, etc etc etc. I have a 40hp on a 14ft F/G whaler style boat and I run about 58KMH with a 13" pitch prop and about 68KMH with a 15" pitch prop.

 

[pine island fred]

Re: 35 hp speed on 14'

How fast is km/h ? sounds like a lot of motor for a 14 ft. Be careful fred

 

[umblecumbuz]

Re: 35 hp speed on 14'

km/h?<br />Divide by eight and multiply by five. Gives you mph.<br /><br />So Rod's 68 km/h is 42 mph. That's quick for a forty horse on a fourteen footer.

 

[heman37]

Re: 35 hp speed on 14'

how do measure the prop pitch? i am new at the boating scene so please bear with me . so what i am getting is about right for the 35hp ? thanks for the replies.

 

[fixin]

Re: 35 hp speed on 14'

Originally posted by Stillfishing:<br /> km/h?<br />Divide by eight and multiply by five. Gives you mph.<br /><br />So Rod's 68 km/h is 42 mph. That's quick for a forty horse on a fourteen footer.

I'd say that's quick.I have a 50 Force on a 14 Bay. that runs 25-28 mph.

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: 35 hp speed on 14'

Yep, thats quick alright and I wasn't even turning max RPM's. Too fast for me, thats why I changed out to a 13" pitch prop. Now I feel that I am in control of the boat and not vis-versa and my WOT is now exactly 5500rpm. Its also awsome for tubing and waterskiing. Able to yank my oldest son @ 155 Ib's out of the water with ease. <br /><br />heman37, your prop should have numbers stamped on the side of it or on the rear of the hub. Those numbers will include a reference to the pitch. An example would be 48-16840-A40R-15P. This would be an aluminum 'A' right hand rotation 'R' with a 15" pitch 'P'. The other numbers are meaningless from an interpretation point of view. I'd say your speed is just about right for that boat/motor combo.

 

[mouradc]

Re: 35 hp speed on 14'

I have a 40 HP Tohatsu on a 15" fibreglass half Cabin boat and I seem to get about 25Mph with three guys onboard and fishing gear.

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: 35 hp speed on 14'

45/1.62 = 27.8 mph. Sounds just right to me.

 

[xxxxxx]

Re: 35 hp speed on 14'

Speed should be used with good judment.Keep in mind a narrow pasage not to fast for you tear up the shore line and breeding ground for little guys that live there.We need to think a little more on what that wave does ! <br /><br />Michael

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: 35 hp speed on 14'

Michael, go eat some wholesome oatmeal and have yourself checked in at the local clinic.

 

[John_S]

Re: 35 hp speed on 14'

I get 30mph with 2 people and gear, 32 with 1. 14' alum starcraft and 40hp Nissan. I'd think you are in the 25-30mph range.

 

[xxxxxx]

Re: 35 hp speed on 14'

Originally posted by cobra 3.0:<br /> Michael, go eat some wholesome oatmeal and have yourself checked in at the local clinic.

Cobra: You coud be nice...sorry you have such thoughts...do wish you the best & a safe passage<br />and fish on your line.<br /><br />Michael

 

[Mark42]

Re: 35 hp speed on 14'

Herman,<br /><br />With a fresh 40hp on my 14.5 ft fiberglass runabout I run 30 mph (48k)with no load, 27/28 mph (43kph) loaded. With about 15% more hp, I am only running 3kph faster. Makes me think your rig is more effecient or lighter weight. Is a cadorette boat rather spartan like a row boat or heavier like runabout?

 

[AMD Rules]

Re: 35 hp speed on 14'

I'd expect a Cadorette to be heavier than your MFG.<br /><br />My 14.5ft Sunray goes 35mph with a 60HP on it (solo).

 

[joblo33]

Re: 35 hp speed on 14'

Originally posted by pine island fred:<br /> How fast is km/h ? sounds like a lot of motor for a 14 ft. Be careful fred

Too much motor? I've got a Merc 50hp on my 14' Aluminum. Never too much motor! <br />Eric

 

[tomatolord]

Re: 35 hp speed on 14'

I have a 40 on my 14footer - the boat is rated for up to 60.<br /><br />The 40 will BARELY pull an adult water skier in the turn, kneeboard is fine, fishing fine, water tubing is fine.<br /><br />2-3 adults if fine, <br /><br />tomatolord