1999 Princess V40 max knots with KAD44

nor

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Anyone here with a Princess V40 with KAD44 engines?
I have one and I'm not to geting more that 26 knots and I'm trying to find out what is wrong. I would expect it to reach at least 30 knots.
What is the maximum speed for this boats with this engine setup?
 

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When was it last out and hull and drives cleaned? A bit of growth, even a bit of slime (which is pretty much invisible) can make a big difference.
 

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Hello

Anyone here with a Princess V40 with KAD44 engines?
I have one and I'm not to geting more that 26 knots and I'm trying to find out what is wrong. I would expect it to reach at least 30 knots.
What is the maximum speed for this boats with this engine setup?
For the first time ever I had to get mid season scrub. KaD300 limited to 20kts, then back to full revs and 28 cruising speed.
 

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Hello

Anyone here with a Princess V40 with KAD44 engines?
I have one and I'm not to geting more that 26 knots and I'm trying to find out what is wrong. I would expect it to reach at least 30 knots.
What is the maximum speed for this boats with this engine setup?
Are your props clean?
 

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Yes everything is clean.
Found out it was possible to disable electronic engine sync, when disabled starboard engine goes to 3900 rpm and port engine only around 3500 rpm.
 
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