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Old 04-30-2007, 12:09 PM   #1
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what speed

looking to move up to a newer boat, one is a 2003 292 formula with t/6.2s. with gas going up i was thinking of small blocks. what kind of speed will this boat give me, compare to a set of 496s

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Old 04-30-2007, 05:31 PM   #2
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The 02 292 I traded in with 350 mags on a good day would run an honest 70 mph on gps, and I've seen speeds posted on here with 6.2s claiming 72 or so. Probably realistic.
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I've seen 72 GPS under ideal conditions (sea level, 65 degrees, 1-2' chop), 3/4 tank of gas. I run 28P Bravo props and it has punch almost everywhere through the RPM range.

Only modification on my boat is removal of the Silent Thunder box, and I believe the 1-2 MPH gain I saw from that is related to less weight over the drives, not due to any significant improvement in exhaust flow...but it sure does sound nice.

IMO the 292 is a great performer for only having 320 HP per side; the Formula hull design is very efficient compared to some other makes, and nice attention to detail in the finish and creature comforts.

Prior to buying my 292 I drove other boats in this size range, but with the H.O. 496s and a conventional V-Bottom they weren't much faster...and they see the fuel dock more often!
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