'86 Hatteras 32 open

[Maynard Rupp]

Ernie,
You may want to look at your WOT. It seems to be about 300rpms low. Could be a prop adjustment prob. That little bit of increase in WOT could give you better economy at the crusing speed.

I have a 32 FB 1985. I can't say enough good about it. If you're in my area (near Rehoboth Beach, DE) email me and I'll set something up tp let you see her or if not too late this year go for a ride. I have fresh 454 crusaders in mine. If I win the lottery someday she'll have diesels...but for now she's gas and we're totally happy with her.

We removed 2" of pitch from our props to get up to 4100 RPM. I am OK with that as the Crusader manual says top RPM should be between 4000 and 4400. As a former engine builder I agree that more top RPM is better. This keeps detonation away.

 

[sofarelli]

Ernie,
Can you tell me what size props and pitch
you are running. I am running 19"x19" 4-blade
props on my 32' and lagging about 2 knots behind
your speed.
Mike
"Hattitude"