Argo Open Water Speed With Outboard

[Canadian_Zuk]

Are you guys getting GPS speeds or guessing? I'm not seeing anywhere near what you guys are saying. I'm seeing 2.2 mph GPS with a 24v 74# trolling motor on a Argo Conquest 8x8

2.2 mph up current or against the wind?? My Max goes double that on the water with just the tires. I would think a 74# motor would take you to at least 5 knots. There are many factors that will determine your ultimate top speed. Prop design (3 or 4 blade, weedless or not), prop depth, how high you float in the water, tire drag, weight, etc..

[oz argo]

Hi I have a 8 hp on my 6x6 argo the best speed is 6.8 km/h by gps ,the out board is fitted with a 4 blade push prop for more torque ,putting more hp on the back will just weigh more but not get you any more speed as the argo is a displacement hull and restricted to slow speed .

[Sparx]

Hi I have a 8 hp on my 6x6 argo the best speed is 6.8 km/h by gps ,the out board is fitted with a 4 blade push prop for more torque ,putting more hp on the back will just weigh more but not get you any more speed as the argo is a displacement hull and restricted to slow speed .

Exactly what I wanted to hear and have confirmed. That is still plenty of speed for me in an Argo to get across a large open body of water or river with a current. I don't really plan to go upriver much but would like to cross a large river where I live to access some good areas on the other side for hunting.

[oz argo]

I have posted some vids on youtube search argo down under and click on Mark blackburn

[Sparx]

Thanks for the videos!

[scimanstev]

And thank you for your videos Sparx. A true Escargo rider.
I will follow in your footsteps.

Steve