Best RPM on a 2004 265

[Best RPM on a 2004 265]

That RPM does seem a bit high. Did you try adjusting both the trim on the outdrive, and the trim tabs on the boat itself?

 

Yes, I tried everything but everything respond so fast compare to my old boat that I cannot find a good balance. I'm going back on the water tomorrow and i'll do more test.

 

Thanks!

[Best RPM on a 2004 265]

Hi,

 

Last fall I bought a 2004 Monterey 265. It is powered by a Merc 350 Mag MPI (300 hp) with a Bravo 3 sterndrive. Last weekend I tried it for the first time. Is it normal that the slowest rpm I had to keep without loosing my ''planing'' was about 3700 RPM and the speed was only 27-28 mph on a gps? I think it 's a high RPM for a slow speed. It's not the biggest engine but 27 mph is quite slow

 

Sorry for my english...

 

Thanks,

 

Jean-Philippe

[2003 265 or a 2005 270 - Thoughts?]

We have been looking at a 2003 265 and a 2005 270 Monterey Cruiser and wanted to see if anyone had input about if the one foot difference (same beam measurements) would make that big of a difference. We are not able to actually get into these boats as they are in other states than where we live. The 2003 265 is closer location wise and would be a little less expensive, but we like that the 2005 is two years newer especially in terms of engines, etc.

 

Thoughts out there? Any other advice?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

It,s the exact same boat

Hull lenght: 26'11''................. 29'6'' with swim platform