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Wanting to chuckle as I know this will catch grief, BUT…..
Why in the world do you want to use an OMC and try to go fast?? Plant a Merc back there and let it ripo..
My 1947 Merc KE7, off a fresh rebuild, stock prop, does upwards of 22 mph, from a 10 hp, on my 14 foot 1963 StarCraft Seafarer. I weigh in at a healthy 260+ lbs and can’t get to the middle seat so I know with a smaller person that setup should be near 25-30 mph depending on who is driving, find a speed prop and good night. I love my OMC’s for cruising. I have a Wizard Super 10 that is actually faster than the KE7 and that is with carrying the extra 6 gallon tank of fuel, and they have the same prop, both bone stock…. I was running near neck and neck with a 25hp OMC on a 16 foot StarCraft couple of years ago, only 2 mph slower with my Wizard Super 10 on my 14 StarCraft.
Shoehorn a Mk28 power head under a Super 10 cover and watch the OMC guys cry for they won’t catch you…
Come to the dark side if you want speed from a smaller 10 hp motor, stick with OMC for everyday cruising, wanna play with the big boys….
buy a Big Four…LOL
Enjoy brother, it is all fun
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