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Longtail on 14x36 w pods. Had a 9x7 prop that I broke. Was getting about 3520 under load and 29 mph w 2 guys
Spoke w Backwater and they suggested the 9x6 for that boat and motor.
Now turning 3750 under load to get same MPH.
Not really concerned about the 1-2 MPH difference but it seems that this prop also is not very good in thick lilly pads.

My question, is that RPM too much for that motor?

I talked w backwater and they said I can send it back and get the 9x7...

I know, seems like no brainer but wanted to ask of those a lot more experienced that me.
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Post Re: 23.5 Kholer RPMs under load
At WFO, your motor should be at 3600-4000 if stock and boat not overloaded. The lilly pad thing could be the prop?? Back in the day, for veggies I ran a 2 blade 9x4, for the no veggie thing I had a 3blade 9x3, it ran a little faster but with less rpms. Don't know if that helps but that was my experience.

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I get 4000-4100 wot out of water
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Am I the only MF'er that wants to see a video of this 23hp, 29mph longtail with 2 people?!

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WHOAH!!!!!!!!!!!
that should be 19 not 29
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:D :D :D

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Post Re: 23.5 Kholer RPMs under load
that is what happened. picked up RPM but lost speed...need more RPM for the same speed.
My Q is...can that motor run at 3800 under load or is that too much for it?
In reviewing in the past I heard 3600.


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ok great thx


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