As a tournament angler, boat speed is important to me. Why is it that so few builders are willing to guarantee a boats speed?
There are simply too many variables that can affect a boat’s speed. For example: Engine Efficiency Engines operate most efficiently at the RPM stated in the Engine Operating Manuals. Efficiency will decrease if normal care and maintenance is not performed. If the engines are neglected, power will drop and speed will decrease. In addition, expensive repairs may become necessary. Be sure to follow all instructions in this manual as well as the Engine Operating Manual. Weather Conditions Weather conditions affect engine performance. An increase in engine room temperature from 90F to 130F could result in a 4 percent decrease in horsepower. Barometric pressure and humidity both influence horsepower too. The cumulative affect of the weather alone could amount to a ten percent (10%) loss in horsepower on some hot days. Extra Load The extra load resulting from personal equipment and gear and passengers being added to the yacht may result in a decrease in speed. The extra load could be water in
