[ifsteve]

So lets say that your outboard is correctly propped.
Lets say that the weather conditions are perfect.
Lets say you have a 20 mile run to where you want to fish.
Lets say that how much fuel you burn in a trip isn't an issue.

Are you typically running WOT, 90%, 75%?

 

[eightwt]

Probably running at about 2/3. Enjoy the ride and conditions.

 

[CodyW]

If I'm by myself I'll go wide open, but when I have people with me I go about 60 -75% throttle

 

[Smackdaddy53]

I run across open bay 15-18 miles at about 4000-4500rpm which is 25-30mph in decent chop with my 2 stroke Yamaha 70. Round trip averages 8-9 gallons of fuel.
Ice cream conditions WOT

 

[crboggs]

2 stroke Yamaha 70

Two strokes only have two speeds...Idle & WOT

 

[sjrobin]

4500 to 5000 rpm on the F60. Max is 6000 rpm. Seldom full throttle except in emergencies or moving away from storms.

 

[DuckNut]

75%

I dont ever peg it on wot.

 

[makin moves]

F40 pretty much wot all the time or close to depending on conditions.

 

[Capnredfish]

3800-4500. Never max which is about 5200+/-on my Etec. I know it’s low. Been that way since 06.

 

[Marsh Pirate]

80-90% of WOT. I will run WOT about 10% of a trip.

 

[Smackdaddy53]

Nothing wrong with running WOT or it wouldn’t be WOT...the red line figures on outboards are actually a few hundred rpm below damaging the motor. Let em eat! Yamaha 2 strokes max RPM states 5500 but it’s actually 5850. 4 stroke Yamahas are 6400 I believe.

 

[topnative2]

whatever is the sweet spot is for the rig.....u know it when u hit it

 

[ifsteve]

The root of my question is really which Zuke I will want. 60 or 90. Like the weight of the 60 (and a grand less is nice but not really an issue) but not sure I would be happy with the speed of the 60 unless running it pretty much 90%.

 

[permitchaser]

I think my boat can run WOT about 40 mph but i run at 27

 

[jlindsley]

WOT to fishing grounds, 1,000 rpms home
Ha but usually 4,000 (5500 wot) Outboard sweet spot.

 

[nautilott]

Not a lot of experience with the skiff, but 20-25 mph is plenty. Hit 35 on the GPS....once & done.

 

[Guest]

How much throttle? All of it! Go with the 90!

 

[texasag07]

As fast as conditions will allow, without taking a beating. If I can do wide open then I’m probably running within 200-400 rpms of it.

 

[Austin Bustamante]

Wide open!

 

[Ruddy Duck LA]

5,000 to 5,100 rpms on my 60 Suzuki will push me right at 30 to 31.5 if that helps. Running harder doesn’t justify the fuel burn and additional wear and tear in my mind. I seldom run WOT and when I do it is for short periods.