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 How fast do you think it will go.
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03/09/11 04:44 AM
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cconley
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Looking at purchasing my first used boat. I am looking at a 2000 Procraft 165 with a 2001 90 hp Merc. Any idea what i should expect the top speed to be when I test drive it this weekend?
Clinton Conley
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Re: How fast do you think it will go.
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03/09/11 04:47 AM
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Pat Goff
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Re: How fast do you think it will go.
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03/09/11 04:52 AM
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GarySHO
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Re: How fast do you think it will go.
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03/09/11 04:59 AM
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anglinglegend
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I have 17'6 Nitro with a 115 on it. My boat with a hydra foil will run 49 with just me. Add another person of same weight; 200 or so pounds, and I'm doin 43. My guess would be you'll probably run about 40 with just you. Add another person and you get 32 mph
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Re: How fast do you think it will go.
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03/09/11 05:00 AM
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BassHunter 69
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That size boat will greatly depend on how loaded it is for how fast it will go .
Very light load 52MPH
Med. load 45MPH
Heavy load 40MPH
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Re: How fast do you think it will go.
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03/09/11 05:06 AM
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anglinglegend
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Be careful with what you buy. Think of what waters you fish often. That has a lot to do with what you buy. The big rigs and large engines aren't just for the pros who want to haul butt. They are a tool. If you fish large lakes that get rough when the slightest wind picks up; you don't want to be out there in a 16 ft boat. Also the larger boats have larger fuel tanks and if you have a decent haul to get to your next spot your gonna need that engine and it's fuel reservoir. Just some things to think about. The small boat does have its upside. Easy to manuever. Replacement trolling motors are cheaper. Less tires on trailer to replace. Less gas each time you hit the pump;both in the boat and in the truck. List of both sides goes on and on, but like I said mine is a 17'6 with really good electronics. I would have no reason to get a larger boat other than I fish Amistad and Falcon a lot and it would be nice to shoot from spot to spot without beating my kidneys to death from the waves, or having to worry about whether I have enough fuel to make it back once I get to my spot.
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Re: How fast do you think it will go.
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03/09/11 05:15 AM
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cconley
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Thanks. biggest lake i would fish would be Fork or Ray Hubbard. Mostly sandlin and pines and cypress and other NE texas lakes
Clinton Conley
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Re: How fast do you think it will go.
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03/09/11 06:02 AM
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OldFrog
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Agreed. Maybe not even 40 with a full load. ( ice, full tank, full livewell, tackle, 2 fat guys, etc) But it'll get you there and back. I've never caught any fish going that fast, myself.
Now, Donald...please pick John Bolton for your running mate.
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Re: How fast do you think it will go.
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03/09/11 12:00 PM
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sbump26
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Now you guys have me worried. I have a 1997 16' 6" Sprint with a 90 Evenrude. Just me and half a tank of gas, I can only get 37-38 WOT on relatively calm water. About 5800 RPM. Should I be worried?
Put the plug in.
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Re: How fast do you think it will go.
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03/10/11 09:46 AM
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OldFrog
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Probably not. I dont think that Sprint hull is known for speed, but you might want to ask Steve about your prop and set up.
Now, Donald...please pick John Bolton for your running mate.
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Re: How fast do you think it will go.
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03/10/11 11:40 AM
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hopalong
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a lot will depend on what prop/engine height/load. without more specific info I doubt any of us really know. check with steve www.stevescustomprops.com and he can give ya a ballpark speed probably.
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Re: How fast do you think it will go.
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03/10/11 12:03 PM
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brokenjeep
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My tracker V18 all-fish with 90 Optimax running with my wife and I and loaded with lots of tackle will run 38 tops at 5500, it jumps on plane instantly but tops out fast, I am sure that with a different prop I could get 45 out of it.
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Re: How fast do you think it will go.
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03/10/11 12:50 PM
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PlanoKeith
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Be careful with what you buy. Think of what waters you fish often. That has a lot to do with what you buy. The big rigs and large engines aren't just for the pros who want to haul butt. They are a tool. If you fish large lakes that get rough when the slightest wind picks up; you don't want to be out there in a 16 ft boat. Also the larger boats have larger fuel tanks and if you have a decent haul to get to your next spot your gonna need that engine and it's fuel reservoir. Just some things to think about. The small boat does have its upside. Easy to manuever. Replacement trolling motors are cheaper. Less tires on trailer to replace. Less gas each time you hit the pump;both in the boat and in the truck. List of both sides goes on and on, but like I said mine is a 17'6 with really good electronics. I would have no reason to get a larger boat other than I fish Amistad and Falcon a lot and it would be nice to shoot from spot to spot without beating my kidneys to death from the waves, or having to worry about whether I have enough fuel to make it back once I get to my spot. +1 
Keith 
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Re: How fast do you think it will go.
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03/10/11 02:00 PM
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Slowfly
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My 1990 ProCraft 168 with a 100 Evenrude would run 43 gps with just me in it about 40 with 2 people
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Re: How fast do you think it will go.
[Re: sbump26]
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03/11/11 03:22 PM
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big21
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a 90 horse running 38mph is respectable dont worry about it lol
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