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FiveStar
08-02-2016, 09:06 AM
Hey gang, first post here cheers.

I have an old fiberglass Savage Escort circa 1979. She's still kickin believe it or not....
Just put a 1988 Mariner 90hp 3 cyl 2 stroke on it and am reaching a top speed of 58 kph in flat conditions. Does this sound right? I have an Michigan Wheel Apollo SS 19 pitch prop on it. No working tachometer unfortunately.

Thanks for the advice in advance.

Fed
08-02-2016, 09:37 AM
Sounds a little slow.

Camhawk88
08-02-2016, 09:50 AM
5.2M glass boat with an old 90. 30 knots sounds about on the money. Certainly isnt drastically outside expectations.

FiveStar
08-02-2016, 11:03 AM
Thanks for the response guys and noted.

ericcs
08-02-2016, 12:42 PM
need to get the tacho working, if your not getting at least 5500rpm then you need to start changing things around!