Hi, bought myself a ss2000 with merc 2.5 EFI 280 this sunmer. I have ordered a 30" Lightning et and is still waiting to get it. Meanwhile i dont own another prop so I borrowed a 27" Tempest plus from a friend just be able to use the boat right now.
Im really worried about the lack of performance becausen I cant get the boat past 90 no matter how I trim the motor. I also reach the same speed regardless if my brother comes along in the boat. Always stops just below 90 mph at 6900 rpm. Engine height is prop shaft just above bottom of boat. Im aldo a bit disapointed of the avceleration.
I know this is not the prop for this boat, but should I be worried about the engine? Shouldn't the boat be faster even though using the wrong prop? I was expecting to turn at least 7500-8000 rpm with a 27".
Im really worried about the lack of performance becausen I cant get the boat past 90 no matter how I trim the motor. I also reach the same speed regardless if my brother comes along in the boat. Always stops just below 90 mph at 6900 rpm. Engine height is prop shaft just above bottom of boat. Im aldo a bit disapointed of the avceleration.
I know this is not the prop for this boat, but should I be worried about the engine? Shouldn't the boat be faster even though using the wrong prop? I was expecting to turn at least 7500-8000 rpm with a 27".