[Alberg30] Atomic4 RPM's

[George Dinwiddie]

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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