WOT RPM's?

[dawgs]

i have a 1998 evinrude 130. what should my rpms be at when im at WOT?

 

[haffiman37]

You should try to prop it at 5000+ when you are at normal load. Light boat (driver 'no' fuel') up to 5500, never below 4500 fully loaded!

 

[dawgs]

well heres what i have. with 2 guys on the boat...full tank of fuel (63 gallons)....fishing gear....at WOT im getting anywhere from 5000 to 5800 RPMs. too high i guess?

 

[haffiman37]

Exceeding 5500 under any condition is over the limit.