[Alberg30] Atomic4 RPM's

[Christos Katehis]

Thanks George!  I Like the ZERO!


----- Original Message -----
From: "George Dinwiddie" <gdinwiddie at min.net>
To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Atomic4 RPM's


> I'd say so.  I usually (or did before the tachometer broke)
around
> 1500 to 1600 rpm.  I'll push it higher if I'm really in a hurry
or
> pounding into a head sea, but mostly that just drives up the
fuel
> consumption.
>
> Many people say that with a 13x7 prop on an Atomic 4, the
Alberg
> is really over-propped.  I say they're probably right in the
> sense that the engine can't come close to its max horsepower,
> but it seems to work OK anyway.  I've not heard of anyone who
> made a change who was enormously impressed with the difference.
>
> I'd rather sail at zero rpm, anyway.
>
>  - George
>
> > Christos Katehis said:
> >
> > Does 1500 rpms sound right on full load?
> > In nuetral she goes wild......... Boat does 5-6 knots @1500
RPM
> >
> > Chris
> > #383
>
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