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[QUOTE]bassin - 6/5/2003  9:46 PM

I had a 1995 Ranger 681 Fisherman with the same engine. Both boats are probably very simular in weight and hull design (both are v hulls with a pad). I ran a 19 Raker @ 5600 rpm's and 52-54 mph(GPS). My engine was up one hole on the transom. You can run your motor higher with a stainless, because they get a better bite than aluminum and have less flex. A jack plate moves your prop back into "cleaner water" with less turbulance and with a 115 on a multi species hull would not give you enough bang for your buck. A Raker is vented which will make a huge difference in your hole shot. Most of the times when we are fishing we only run our boats a couple of miles and shut down and fish again. Unless you are fishing tournaments and run very long distances you can spend a lot of money to gain 2-3 mph. If you don't want to spend very much money at all, just take your 21 and drill 3 holes about a 1/4" in diameter in each blade and see the difference in hole shot. This will not increase your top end though. [/QUOTE]

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Posted 6/5/2003 9:46 PM (#72414 - in reply to #71170)
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