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by Mswwi
Fri Jul 30, 2021 7:28 am
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: Prop or Engine RPM?
Replies: 5
Views: 1401

Re: Prop or Engine RPM?


You sure the drive is getting trimmed?
You need more rpms so you would go to fh2 or more which I think is crazy. No one around here with a 380 is using those props. Something else is going on.


Not sure how else I can answer that to prove that I'm sure.

"This is at +1 deg trim. Any higher ...
by Mswwi
Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:51 pm
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: Prop or Engine RPM?
Replies: 5
Views: 1401

Prop or Engine RPM?

I have a VP 6.2 380 and 2.14 DPS-B drive.

Currently propped with FH4.

Boat pulls out of the water fantastic. Problem is I can only get 5300 RPMs Absolute max and 41 mph.

This is at +1 trim. Any higher degree and I get cavitation but obviously I get RPMs.

Boat was delivered to Florida sea ...
by Mswwi
Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:39 pm
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: Coolant and Exhaust Temp Error
Replies: 7
Views: 1771

Re: Coolant and Exhaust Temp Error

Does this have closed loop cooling?

If so, everyone forgets the engine has its own water pump. I just had to replace mine.