salt vs fresh, speeds

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11-20-2003, 06:30 AM

rssteiny

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salt vs fresh, speeds

i run at 750 feet above sea level, and on fresh water with no chop with a 32 foot active thunder 86 gps what would i expect to run in the sea with some chop.

11-20-2003, 01:37 PM

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My best guess is 89.

11-20-2003, 02:42 PM

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upper 80's. Salt water is good for at least 1-2 mph.

11-20-2003, 06:53 PM

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Are you looking for 90?
My boat is about 2mph faster in calm salt vs. calm fresh.
A little chop (1-2ft) gains me the same 2mph.
I only wish choppy salt water gave me 4mph over calm fresh.