My Sterling is still not broke in, but it did 82 mph with a stock 27 pitch yamaha wheel two people half tank of fuel. Didn't strech it out, only 8 hrs on it. yam 250 sho
she was caught on a spinner bait in about twelve feet of water. man it was cold in the morning but got hot quick, my face is sunburned. the boat ran great, boys that SHO motor is no slouch in my opinion.