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Old 07-28-2018, 10:39 AM   #1
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Default 1998 3700SCR w 7.4 MPI

Hello to all of you.
So I am thinking about buying a 1998 3700 SCR w 7.4MPI.
I test f drove it tosay. WOT I could only get 4200 top speed was only 25MPH
Cruise speed was 20.5 .at 3200 - 3400RPM.
This was on Lake Erie less than 1ft waves 1/4 tanks full and a total of three people on board.
Is this as good as it gets?
My surveyor says I should get 4500-4600 Rpms .at WOT and cruise at 23 MPH .at 3200RPM?
Can someone who has this boat chime in.
Thanks in advance.
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Old 07-28-2018, 12:15 PM   #2
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Is there any growth on the bottom? What size props are on the boat?

Hopefully someone with a similar boat will chime in.
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Hello mmwjr
It doesn't appear to have any growth on bottom.
I am assuming stock 4 blade props.
The most appears to be in excellent condition with only 470 freshwater hours.
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Reducing the pitch should get the rpm to proper WOT and help speed. A good prop shop should be able to rework the existing ones.

Still hoping someone with a similar model comments.
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Do you have Bravo 3 on that boat?
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Do you have Bravo 3 on that boat?
3700 has inboards.
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