Posted by Phil T on 05/30/15 - 2:32 PM
#5
I owned a 1991 Outrage 17 for 7 years.
Your motor is definitely not running properly due to bad setup/prop.
Several owners of 1990-1995 Outrage 17 I, with a 115 hp motor reach 41-45 at 5400-6000.
The recommended WOT range for an E-TEC 115 is 5000-5500 with the sweet spot at 5400.
A fellow Outrage 17 I owner, JohnnyCW shared this comment on his setup.
With my new 115 Etec on my 1991 17' outrage I've managed a best of 45.1 mph so far. I'm running a 17" Viper prop and I know of a couple of others that have managed a couple more mph with a 19" Viper. Since I regularly use this particular boat to fish shallow inshore waters and often with a partner and 35 gallon live well, I'll still with the 17" prop and the tremendous planing ability I have with the setup.
Honestly, 40+ mph in my little Outrage isn't what I usually consider fun anyway but I still cant resist an occasional full throttle and fully trimmed speed run every once in a while when calm conditions present.
cf:
http://www.whalercentral.com/forum/vi...post_55432
I have read countless comments that E-TEC motors do their best at 3 holes up. This recommendation comes from actual Boston Whaler owners.
Edited by Phil T on 05/30/15 - 2:33 PM