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Low speed on a 32plus2

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Ted903
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Low speed on a 32plus2

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We have a 350hp Cat Turbo with a four bladed prop. Can only get 16 knots instead of the 22 the boat manual says we should get. The bottom is clean. Does any one know what the pitch of the prop should be or what we should do to get the proper speed? Our e-mail is tgckac@yahoo.com
Thanks Ted
Nancy
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Re: Low speed on a 32plus2

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Is the engine achieving at least rated RPM at WOT? If not, that is the first challenge.
Nancy
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine

Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
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RobS
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Re: Low speed on a 32plus2

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Always this way? Or.. ?
What’s your history with the boat?
Rob S.
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1974 Chris Craft 36' Commander Tournament
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"TOY-RIFIC" 2000 28TE, 6LP, Hull 408

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Skylark54
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Re: Low speed on a 32plus2

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My 32+2 only gets 19 knots at WOT with the Yanmar 370. That is with full tanks and full water. I assume it would be better with less fuel. I had a Captain who ran the boat suggest a 5 blade prop. Has anyone tried a 5 blade prop, and if so what were the results??? What was the prop size???
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