LJ's Turn
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- C-242 C
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- FMLT23Z0C222
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- LJ's Turn
I have a 2022 Ranger Tug R23 with a F200 Yamaha. On a recent trip, I had 4 people onboard with 1/2 tank of fuel and a full tank of water. The boat had an extremely difficult time getting on plane and the water was like glass. The bottom was cleaned approximately 2-3 weeks prior. I had to get everyone forward in the cabin to get on plane. When I purchased the boat, I was told that it should provide a comfortable plane at 4200 - 4400 RPM and at WOT I should see around 6000 RPM. I don't think I have ever seen anything above 5200 RPM.
On this particular trip, I was WOT at 5000 and could only achieve max speed of 21-22 MPH. I played with trim and had 2 & 3 bars of trim. Looking for a bit of guidance here on how I can get better planing while at the same time a comfortable cruising speed. I am not that concerned about top speed as I never run that way. If I can cruise at 24-25 MPH comfortably, that would be ideal. Over to you....thanks!
Lou Bonilla
On this particular trip, I was WOT at 5000 and could only achieve max speed of 21-22 MPH. I played with trim and had 2 & 3 bars of trim. Looking for a bit of guidance here on how I can get better planing while at the same time a comfortable cruising speed. I am not that concerned about top speed as I never run that way. If I can cruise at 24-25 MPH comfortably, that would be ideal. Over to you....thanks!
Lou Bonilla