At 09:04 AM 9/11/99 -0500, Rob Pettibone wrote:
>I've found the boat and motor seem to cruise best with the throttle set
>about 1/4" above the start position index mark. More throttle just seems to
>increase engine vibration (I really need to get a backing plate installed)
>and hull pounding with no increase in speed. Is this your experience also?
>
That doesn't seem to be what happens with the Nissan 5 on my boat. I find
that it cruises very efficiently at 1/4 throttle, but when set at 1/2
throttle I still get good mileage and there is a definite increase in speed.
I've never taken it above 1/2 throttle.
Greg Welker
Current Designs Pisces
CLC Cape Charles Modified
West Wight Potter P-19 #448
"Good seamanship is using superior judgement to prevent the need to use
superior skills."