[Zachary]

I routinely hear recreational fisherman discuss a particular boat's speed at WOT. In listening to such discussions, I am perplexed as to why people, especially recreational fisherman make such a big deal about WOT. I understand that there are go-fast boats that are akin to sports cars and I understand that purpose for driving fast at WOT, but why on fishing-type boats?

For me, on 4 stroke outboard motors, I look at speed and economy at 4,000 rpm, not WOT at 6,000 rpm because most of cruising is done around 4,000 rpm. I myself have driven a boat at WOT, but that was just for a couple of seconds just to see what the top speed was, and even then it was after the engine was properly broken in.

My questions are as follows:

1. How often do you guys run your engine at WOT?
2. For how many seconds/minutes do you guys run your engines at WOT?
3. Any mechanical problems with your engines?

Thanks in advance for your input,
Zachary