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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MrGiggles" data-source="post: 481984" data-attributes="member: 22613">You'll need a tach to see if you can get more out of it. I don't think you are too far off as is, you are probably only looking at 30mph, give or take, that's what most 16-17 foot tin boats with a 60-75hp outboard will run. Aluminum boats just aren't made for speed, it costs a lot of money in tooling to manufacture a hull that will perform like glass, which is easily molded for the best performance.I have a 17' deep v, it would do 30 with a 60 and 33 with the 75 it has now. My buddy has a 17' mod v with a 70, it will do 35.Play with weight distribution too, if you have batteries, try moving them to the front, or any other heavy gear. It can make a huge difference.I don't think anyone is doing much over 30 with a 40 or 50 in a fishing boat. Maybe with a small runabout type of deal.</blockquote>