rangeofficer143 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2015 I just purchased a 1995 256cr with a mercruiser 5.7 alpha1. Looking to find out cruising speed and top speed. Any info would help. Thanks Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bergfurher 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2015 Rob, I have a 1995 256 with a slightly mod 302 and duo prop. My cruising speed is 29-30MPH at 3700, but I changed to a B2 prop and the PM went to about 3900. Top was at 4400 RPM and I did'nt look at the speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangeofficer143 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2016 Thanks for the information. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
griff 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2016 Our Bayliner 325 cruises best at 3600 RPM and it's 23 or 24 knots. Engines are 250 HP 350 smallblocks with 2 barrel carbs. Griff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
