[C320-list] Tachometer

[Kirk McCullough]

Barry

I have the Perkins and it revs to 3800 in neutral and I can get it up to
3250 in forward gear, at least according to my tachometer. This is about
what the manual says is normal. I would think your tach is not reading
properly if you are getting hull speed at an indicated 2450 rpm, because I
can't quite make hull speed at my indicated 3250.

Kirk
#124

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Barry Fahrer
Sent: 29 July 2008 05:43
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Tachometer


There was a thread a while back about using a hobby Tachometer to check the 
on board instrument.  Does anyone have the make and model of that device.
I believe my instrument panel may be off as I am only able to rev up to 2800

RPM in Neutral
and 2450 or so in gear with a 3 blade flex o fold prop.  The boat seems to 
make hull speed and I get no black smoke.  I have just over 700 hours on the

1994 Perkins.
Thanks for the help.
BARRY --... ...--
TRANSIT C-320  #126
GLEN COVE, NY