Recent content by jimw

Well I couldn't find my login and just got it figured out. Sorry I didn't get back in sooner to reply. I really appreciate all the replies. With the original 14 x 11 prop I over revved past 6300 at WOT. I spoke with the parts department at my dealership. They recommended a Yamaha 13 5/8 X 13...

I purchased a new 20 ft' Bennington a month ago and am new to boating. It is a 20 foot model with a 70HP Yamaha. My question relates to top speed. I expected that it wouldn't be very quick, but mine really seems slower than others. At 5800 to 5900 rpm it is only going 17 mph. That is just about...