hey guys, have a 97 266 crownline ltd, i believe it weighs 4800 lbs. the guy before me went from 26 to 28. if i go back to 26 pitch props (bravo 3) how will my boat behave compared to the 28's it has now
also, kinda new to boating. this boat has a 454 mercruiser that is pretty mechanically sound. sounds great and runs great. but it has 561 hours on it. is that alot? what would be a good "safe" cruising rpm? i have been out at 2800-3000. fuel economy aside, what is a good rpm for me to cruise this boat at and be safe on the engine?
thanks
-Jason
also, kinda new to boating. this boat has a 454 mercruiser that is pretty mechanically sound. sounds great and runs great. but it has 561 hours on it. is that alot? what would be a good "safe" cruising rpm? i have been out at 2800-3000. fuel economy aside, what is a good rpm for me to cruise this boat at and be safe on the engine?
thanks
-Jason