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Created On: 12/28/2007 03:37:50 PM
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12/28/2007 03:37:50 PM
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boatdaddy
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We own a 1989 Holiday Mansion 38' Costal Barracuda with twin 350CID Volvo's with out drives. Does anyone know how many RPM's, proper prop size, and how fast this boat should go? Also what RPM is the best speed and fuel mileage?
This was our first season on the boat, and the first winter without her. We miss her already.
From the deck of the Miss Kriss (in my mind anyway)
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12/28/2007 06:27:21 PM
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B'daddy,

Try this link (you may have to copy and paste it to your browser) for a good discussion board relative to Volvo issues. Some very knowledgeable posters hang out there. A lot of the questions have to do with fish/ski boats, but you can get some good info regarding engines and drives.

http://www.marineengine.com/di...ages/12487/12487.shtml

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 Mike

1989 Sumerset 14x64
Twin Volvo AQ131C SP
Watts Bar Lake
Spring City, TN
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12/29/2007 01:08:48 PM
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Thanks for the info, I'll check out the sites.

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12/30/2007 05:24:36 AM
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Wait for Longjohn on this forum, he is great at the Holiday Mansions. You maqy want to find his posts here and send a PM.

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12/30/2007 05:33:32 PM
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Boat had 17x18 and would turn 4200 at 26to 30 mph. Best fuel mileage is on plane at about 2900. Get on plane and then back it down but keep it on plane. Welcome aboard

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01/01/2008 02:14:42 PM
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Thanks for the reply, and Happy New Year!

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01/01/2008 06:57:25 PM
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This is a test post-----new member.  Interesting prop info though.
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01/01/2008 08:29:18 PM
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Pirate,

What's your best guess for props on Volvo duo-prop twin 350's on a 38 ft HM aft cabin at 6000 ft altitude?

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