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    WOT - RPM - Prop pitch

    I am running a 2014 30HP on a heavy displacement hull, with the 11" pitch prop as supplied my WOT is only 3500 RPM but the boat will cruise at about 5 knots (my preferred speed) at about 2000 RPM. Is this doing any harm to the engine? I have purchased an 8" pitch prop and this will allow 5500...
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    20HP or 30HP

    I am about to buy a new Tohatsu and would like some advice.The boat is 17' open and is capable of taking 30HP but 20HP is all the power I really need but I prefer the fuel injection and 3 cylinders. My question is will this engine be OK if it is normally run at 1/4 to 1/2 throttle and only...
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