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Location: Albertville, Minnesota | I've been running a 2003 617 with a 115 Johnson 4-stroke for the past 5 years. I get between 40 to 41 MPH when plained (and my stainless steel prop in mint condition - anyone know a guy to fix a stainless steel prop...ha). You get a guy in the back (3 guys) and a box full of walleye, it will take some to plain out. Otherwise, once plained you get the same speed. No hole shot problems with two guys or limited weight in back. The 115 is perfect for backtrolling with the right drift sock - 0.8 to 1.2 for snap jigging the reclaim. But for buzzing around and ski fishing, great motor size in my opinion. On LOTW, Leech, Winnie, the pond, other large lakes I stay under 4000 RPMS, get awesome gas milage and still go 32 mph. I'm a fan, with only certain circumstances I wish the motor was maxed out (4 guys in a boat in 4-5 waves). So agree with Pal, depends if you want the extra speed.
Loch |
