Top Speed Run on Classic Boat with New 25 HP Outboard

Some first runs of the new 25 HP Suzuki Outboard engine on my 1959 Nylox boat. I definitely think there is a lot more speed to be found in this setup, and will update with what sort of fine-tuning I was able to come up with.

[@signpost5596]

Beautiful little retro pocket rocket (relatively speaking of course) that sips fuel. 🤩👍

[@Drunken_Hamster]

Definitely deserves more power. Something in the 40-60hp range, but an oldschool motor that's lightweight. Ideally you should be able to cruise comfortably on plane at 3000rpm, with 4000 being your normal "get around" speed and 5000 being your high-speed cruise with WOT, of course, being WOT.

[@ScreamAndFly]

I always like vintage boats and this is a cool video. Only thing is, there is absolutely no way this entire boat with you and your gear with fuel weighs just 600 pounds.

[@ThaHammieJaassee]

how much time do you get on the water with the engine at wot? does it eat gas? ;

[@ArkanSauced]

Looks just like the mid 50’s crestliner I just inherited and starting to restore. Loving your videos on the build so far. Thank you!

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

He needs to learn how to relax.🤣

[@gerardrusso9642]

i have the 20hp version where is the sender wire for the tach its not in my control box is it on the outboard

[@chetsjug]

I love it! Im restoring a 1966 Ragatta speed boat. I need to replace the Mercury 950 "Tower of Power" 2 stroke.

[@vdubing01]

Very cool boat. I love it.

[@butoidaniel8135]

Hello,

[@goldcountryruss7035]

Great boat! I have the same Nylox hull in my backyard & am considering putting a lot of work into it. Did you ever get the top speed up from 30? From the 5,500RPM on the tach you can use a lot more pitch on the prop and it might benefit a bit if the motor is raised up a bit. That is a 15" shaft motor I hope. I really hope you respond.

[@lawrencewhitelock1350]

That would be cool to see you on the water but I'm in Alaska, sad. awesome vid by the way

[@MadMax-cw3pn]

Nice looking boat. I have a 1979 35 hp Evinrude that dose 30 mph on my 1968 3.5 metre Hawker DeHavilland.

[@Itspear11]

Do another dinghy video please!

[@corvairkid17]

I really love your hull, it looks efficient at low planing speeds.

[@dougholdem2898]

Nice job!

[@elijahmcconkey1798]

Nice little boat. I was shocked at how fast it zips around

[@BrljoMrljo]

What happened with videos? I liked to follow your channel and I love smallboats.

[@DRSmith-wq4td]

I wouldnt want to be seen in that old thing....

[@L2fish]

I am putting a 50 merc on my 14ft 1960 Whitehouse Tampican rated for 40HP.