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Originally Posted by thinkxingu
I'm surprised at these numbers. With me and my kiddos, 1/2 tank of gas, bimini closed, and smooth water (AM), I can hit 42 on my 20' tritoon with 150hp Mercury.
Though isn't there a formula that says a major increase in speed requires a doubling of horsepower or something?
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Your 20’ Tritoon with a 150 should scream especially if you have a performance package / lifting strakes... 40 mph is pretty awesome in a 20 pontoon!!
Most 24’ Tritoons with performance package will top out around 48 mph + or - with any 250 hp outboard.
I had a 24’ manitou xplode cruise with a 250 HO Etec that could reach 53 mph under the right conditions. The thing was a performance beast. My current boat which is 27 1/2’ will / once hit 53 mph but that took 100 more HP with a 350 Yamaha 4 stroke....
I still find it amazing the performance you can get out these “barn doors” on the water! They have come a long way and are so comfortable!
Dan