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Prop is fine. Bottom is dirty so I know that's a contributing factor. She does seem to run smooth. I am planning a good tune up this year. THe SeaRay delaer checked it all out and says everything seems to be in order, but I have heard from others that my RPM's shouled be 4600-4800 wide open. The...

2005 SeaRay 200 Sundeck with 5.0 Merc 260HP. My RPM's at full throttle are about 3800 and my speed is limited to 25-28mph. I remember hitting 42 mph when I first bought the bought with passengers. I do usually have a full crew with equipment and dock the boat so I know the crud build up slows...

Trim seems to be working just fine. I thought the same thing as it takes time and some wieght up front to plane out when I am pulling the kids on the tube.

Cliff, Thanks for the note. I will check out what you recommended. Also will plan a good tune up at the end of this season. I did take it too the mechanic prior to putting it in the water as I had the similar concerns last year. The SeaRay dealer said everything checked out fine and blammed it...

Hello all, I keep my boat at the marina so I know that the crud will slow me down about 5mph. Also, I usually have 7-8 people plus gear on the boat as the kids always invite friends. I use to easily hit 40-42mph, now I am lucky to hit 25-28mph. Boat is 2005 SeaRay 200 SunDeck with the 5.0 merc...