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<blockquote data-quote="JMichael" data-source="post: 305703" data-attributes="member: 7544"><p>I think that says it all in a nutshell. You want information that is too specific for parameters that are too general. A 1652 could be a semi v, mod v, or just a flat bottom jon, and all 3 would have different results with the same motor. You'd also have the potential of different outcomes based on your test environment. One might do better on rough water and into the wind while on a different day the other boats do better. Then you have the total weight of boat/motor/gear/etc to keep in mind. All 1652's don't weight the same. And the same type hull from different mfg's could have different speeds because of subtle changes like lifting chines. And I think you'll exceed the boats hp rating before you start to see a real "diminishing returns" effect.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JMichael, post: 305703, member: 7544"] I think that says it all in a nutshell. You want information that is too specific for parameters that are too general. A 1652 could be a semi v, mod v, or just a flat bottom jon, and all 3 would have different results with the same motor. You'd also have the potential of different outcomes based on your test environment. One might do better on rough water and into the wind while on a different day the other boats do better. Then you have the total weight of boat/motor/gear/etc to keep in mind. All 1652's don't weight the same. And the same type hull from different mfg's could have different speeds because of subtle changes like lifting chines. And I think you'll exceed the boats hp rating before you start to see a real "diminishing returns" effect. [/QUOTE]
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