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| Before you change pitch, you need to check rpm at top end speed and see where it falls according to the specifications on your owners manual. If you can measure speed (preferable GPS) and rpm and put those stats on the baord, others with a similar rig can comment on what you can expect. Other thing to check is the height that the motor is mounted on, check that and put that info up as well. Others with 1675 Exploreres can comment.
I had a 60HP that was a real dog getting out of the water. I installed a fin and this helped a lot. When I purchased my new rig, the dealer told me about the mounting height and what it does for motor performance. After learning this and looking at some pictures of my old boat, I noticed that it was mounted to the transom on the top hole of the motor mounting bracket which was undoubtebly too low. Too low and your boat will be very slow to plane and will never reach it's potential for top end speed. Too high and it will be prone to cavitate on hole shot and on turns. I would expect that your motor should be capable of 33 to 35 mph if set up correctly.
Edited by Yake Bait 9/20/2008 8:04 AM
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