How Much Hp ??

[myscarab30]

Ok how much HP will it take to get an early 80's 27' Flat Deck with a TRS drive to 80 mph ?

Thanks

[TxHawk]

700+ ?

[excalibur82]

I have 82 27 speedster with a trs and with a 540 making 630hp and on a good day 81 @ 5600 with a 25 mirage plus but all day long 78

[myscarab30]

Originally Posted by excalibur82

I have 82 27 speedster with a trs and with a 540 making 630hp and on a good day 81 @ 5600 with a 25 mirage plus but all day long 78

Thats good info...Thanks

Anyone else ?

[TxHawk]

Have you bought one yet?

[northernoffshore]

That flat deck will be a nice boat. A nice 650 hp 540 would make it go.

[MASOMAN]

I Had A 1980 27 Speedster With Trs And 610 Dyno Hp. Would Run 82 83 With A 28 Pitch Suzuki Prop.then Put On Number 3 Speedmaster With 1.25 Gear Ratio And 26 Pitch Cleaver 1052 Hp And Ran 104-105

[myscarab30]

Originally Posted by ExcaliburHawk40

Have you bought one yet?

Im working a deal ...Should have it in a couple weeks

Thanks again for the info on Jims 27..I have chatted with him a few times and he is a great guy...and a nice boat..

[myscarab30]

Originally Posted by northernoffshore

That flat deck will be a nice boat. A nice 650 hp 540 would make it go.

Thats what im looking to do...Should have it in a couple weeks