84 ranger w115fi mercury

[cureous george]

"i know someone that has a 198

"i know someone that has a 1984 ranger fishing boat(heavy boat)that put a 115fi 2005 model mercury on it , and claims that he is running in the 70 - 75 mph range , which i call &*#@+& on this ,what do you think -is it possible he has a 21pitch prop also"

 

[jwbmarine]

"no way--,a 115 is not gonna p

"no way--,a 115 is not gonna push anything that fast except a surfboard,soo i'm w/you,on your evaluation of his statement!!.. :>)"

 

[jacobnorthwest]

if he is going down a long wat

if he is going down a long waterfall maybe?and the wind is blowing in his direction at about 100mph

 

[searope]

"Going 70 mph with a 21" p

"Going 70 mph with a 21" propeller pitch , and with a gear ratio of 1:2,4 ,implies this motor was revving 8350 rpm WITHOUT ANY SLIP IN THE WATER. Would you believe that?
Robert"