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Old 09-24-2007, 02:30 PM
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my question would be how many miles per hour can one expect to gain bye shaving off 100 lbs. of weight ????could 528 lbs.gain 6 mph. ? thanks for your hep ,,,don
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The smaller the boat, the more effect weight has on top speed. I lose at least 1 MPH for every person(150lb) on board.
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There is an HP. /to/ weight. /to/ speed. calculator on Bam Marine.


On my hull there was a 1 mph estimated difference per 100 Lb's
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