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40 hp johnson how fast? 8 years 10 months ago #123889
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I have a 1960 span America 14ft with a 1964 Johnson 40hp it runs at 22-23 mph. is that right? we would like to see 26-28. is this doable ? I have a stsck of props all with out numbers on them. how can I tell whats wat? thanks bob
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Re:40 hp johnson how fast? 8 years 10 months ago #123897
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Bob,
Do you have a 4 blade Johnson prop. If so try that. |
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Glasspar g-3 Owners Club, Marque Club Representative ACBS
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Re:40 hp johnson how fast? 8 years 10 months ago #123902
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no 4 blade props. just 3 plade and some look like they been run through a gravil pit. but there is 5-6 that are real good looking. there all for the big twins. thanks Bob
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Re:40 hp johnson how fast? 8 years 10 months ago #123903
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Morris, we have a pair of 4 blade 35/40 hp props....what are they for??? are they a speed prop or a tork prop??
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Re:40 hp johnson how fast? 8 years 10 months ago #123913
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4-blade are ski or work props!!!
1960 40 hp Johnson runs 28 mph on my wife Elizabeths 1960 Glasspar Tacoma with 3-blade prop. 
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Jim Savage
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Re:40 hp johnson how fast? 8 years 10 months ago #123915
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Would love to see some pics of your Span America. Mine is a 1962 Span America Nomad with a 1966 Johnson 40hp Super Seahorse.
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Marty
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Re:40 hp johnson how fast? 8 years 10 months ago #123960
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marty I have seen you boat and its very nice. I had a post on hear 2 yr,s ago that showed the pichers of it but I cant find them now. ill try to post some of them this weedend if I can find the time. thanks bob
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Re:40 hp johnson how fast? 8 years 10 months ago #123987
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I get about 22 in the Aqua Ray with 2 people.
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Todd (aka thetudor)
1964 Custom Craft Aqua Ray 1959 Glastron Seaflite 1959 Tomahawk Spirit |
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