suzuki df 140 2005 on a glass catamaran

hao

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does anyone know what top speed should be with twin df 140's on a glass catamaran that weighs about 4400 lbs. i'm only getting about 28 knots at 4800 rpm. would it be my prop pitch. wot i can't even get up to 5500 rpm. and does any know how much gallons per hour i should be burning with these motors.
 

lakensea

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Re: suzuki df 140 2005 on a glass catamaran

Those engines are overpropped - the next size down pitch should be just right.
 

hao

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Re: suzuki df 140 2005 on a glass catamaran

thanks for the info.
 
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