How fast should an '07 mobius lsv be?

[rbc_racing]

mine reads 38-39 mph at wot, not sure what rpm, I dont ski so I've only went there a few times. I have an 07 lsv with an acme 14x14.25 four blade prop. the stock prop would go 42 with 2 ppl and no ballast, I have never calibrated it with a gps though so it could be wrong I guess.

[deafgoose]

My OBV 07 runs at at 47- 48 wot in flat water. I have the stock prop for the OBV.

my .02

SWEET!

The Outback V seems to be pretty quick!

[K_E_N]

I've had my '04 LSV up to around 70.


BTW, it was on the trailer at the time.


On the water, I only get up to around 32 or so. I bought the boat a few months ago and have never driven it at WOT. Never been in that much of a hurry. I tend to watch the Tach more than the speedo when not pulling someone. I try not to exceed 3500 for more than a few seconds. Sure, those engines were built to withstand more than that, but why tempt fate? Just my opinion.

[Hillbilly]

What is the best prop for extra wieght in these boats? I just got an 07 LSV and it has a 4 blade CNC on it from the dealer. Is that the best prop out right now? And thanks for the help.

[zegm]

For wakeboarding it is the best prop, the wake board props are low pitch to carry a heavy load, NOT speed. My old MasterCraft with a 13 x 13 would do 48mph. My new LS with a 11.5 x 13 will probably top out around 42mph. I believe an Outback with the stock prop will probably hit 45mph+.

[zegm]

Oh, don't forget a V -drive is going to have an additional Hp decrease going through the v-drive transmission where as the DD's won't. Look in wakeboard magazine online and you can see top speeds and 0-30 times. The DD's walk all over the V-drives. The price you pay for a wake, a very nice seating arrangement and the ability to carry a heavy load! If you are NOT wakeboarding change props if you want more topend.

[Sled491]

Who needs Joe Techie when we have the Z man. Good answers as usual Z. Deafgoose, keep in mind your Outback V is quite a bit smaller than an LSV even though they are both V Drives. And you may need to calibrate with your GPS to be sure. My Outback on the GPS has hit 46 no better.

[JoeTechie]

Well, I'm obviously not needed here...

...but I'll say it anyway... I have an 06 LSV that goes above 44 all the time. The hull and prop determine top speed, load and orientation are applicable, but minor. Same hull, different prop.

The V-Drive changes load, and top HP, but these boats are not limited by HP, they are limited by hull design so the DD and V-drive versions of the same boat (comparribly setup) will travel at ~ the same speed. The V-Drives in those mags Z is quoting all have wakeboard props, the DD's have speed props (for the most part.)

I have the non-wakeboard prop, so I get ~45-46 at WOT, and cruise at 38-40 with no problem. I also have no tower so I'm sure that the wind resistance makes a HUGE difference. (tongue planted firmly in cheek)

-J

p.s. - Sled... "Ppppppffffhhhhh"

[Sled491]

Great answer as usual Joe, but know worries I feel your pain!