A Little More Speed?

gonefishing7903

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Joined
Feb 3, 2013
Location
Overbrook, Ok, USA
Boat
Javelin Venom 17
#1
My boat being what it is I did not feel this belonged in the High Performance section even though it is about performance.

First off what I am working with: 1999 Javelin Venom 17 which is a 16'8" boat paired with a 1999 Johnson 90hp turning a 14X19 prop. My top end speed is 42-44mph depending on wind.

What does not seem to affect speed is the load. Just me or the wife and kids too, fuel tank full or nearly empty the top end stays the same. I have always read that weight kills speed so in my case im wondering if the motor has a bit more in it if it runs just as faat loaded heavy. Probably just wishful musings though