Bandido Notes

Bandido Speed/Power Chart

The following lists estimated speeds possible for given horsepowers at differing displacements (weights). These speeds are estimates and will vary considerably with the drag and efficiency of the drive system used, propeller diameter, pitch, and gear ratio. Use these figures as a rough guide to select the power system.
DISPLACEMENT KEY: Displacement figures, and thus power/speed figures can vary substantially. The "C" figure of 5350 lbs. is displacement at the designed waterline.

  • "A"= 4000 lbs. (high tech fiberglass)
  • "B" = 4700 lbs. (high tech fiberglass)
  • "C" = 5350 lbs. (wood)
  • "D" = 6000 lbs. (convensional core fiberglass)
  • "E" = 6750 lbs. (C-Flex fiberglass)
SHAFT HORSEPOWER REQ/DISPLACEMENT VERSION
"A" "B" "C" "D" "E" SPEED/KNOTS
350 420 480 535 600 50 (*)
290 340 385 435 480 45
215 270 310 340 385 40
165 205 230 265 290 35
130 150 170 200 215 30
95 115 130 140 160 25
65 75 85 90 105 20 (**)
(*) Speeds above this point are considered competition use.
(**) Minimum power advised for any use.
All speeds are listed in KNOTS PER HOUR. To convert to miles per hour, divide by .87. Horsepower is listed in SHAFT HORSEPOWER (SHP). Since motors are usually rated in BRAKE HORSEPOWER (BHP), it will be necessary to reduce BHP to SHP. Multiply the BHP by .75 in order to determine the approximate SHP.


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