400 SS with Diesel's
05-22-2007, 10:46 PM
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I beleieve the comment about a mid 50`s diesel boat were taken out of context. Correct me if I am wrong Rich.
I think what he meant was to go from his 80 mph boat to a 50 mph boat such as the 400 SS with 500`s or 525`s.
What Rich enjoyed about the diesel boat was the cruise speed of 35-38 mph and the fuel saved over a gas boat trying to run at that speed. Am I correct Rich?
The best speed I have seen on a Diesel 400SS w/fuel has been 48.4 mph on a gps. but it loves to run a 35-38 mph!
I think what he meant was to go from his 80 mph boat to a 50 mph boat such as the 400 SS with 500`s or 525`s.
What Rich enjoyed about the diesel boat was the cruise speed of 35-38 mph and the fuel saved over a gas boat trying to run at that speed. Am I correct Rich?
The best speed I have seen on a Diesel 400SS w/fuel has been 48.4 mph on a gps. but it loves to run a 35-38 mph!
05-23-2007, 11:15 AM
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Steve (selpel) you are correct what I meant was if I go to a 400 at all for the speed thing, 48.4 that's 50 mph isn't it
. He is correct the cruise speed was great.
I won't be down this week but thanks for the offering. I will be hit and miss on Thursday so just call and when I get your message I will call you back.
A used boat is just FINE by me I like the idea of a arch over a top as you know.
Trips2win, Your dad isnt ready to trade yet, is he? I'm very sure that boat is CLEAN.
Talk to you soon.
Rich.
. He is correct the cruise speed was great.I won't be down this week but thanks for the offering. I will be hit and miss on Thursday so just call and when I get your message I will call you back.
A used boat is just FINE by me I like the idea of a arch over a top as you know.
Trips2win, Your dad isnt ready to trade yet, is he? I'm very sure that boat is CLEAN.
Talk to you soon.
Rich.
05-23-2007, 07:07 PM
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I knew someone would ask me that, I cannot say right now as the boat came from lake tahoe and has 25P props on it. It is at the dealer right now to change the props to 27's and fix a few warranty issues. I will have it on Friday. So far though with the 25's I am crusing at 40MPH at 4,000 RPM. Rev limiter goes off at 55MPH I would like to cruise at 40 at 3500 but we will see. I will still have the full canvas up this weekend as it looks like it will be cold and rain....
I am reall impressed with the handling, though a bit more sluggish than my old fountain it really does carve a nice turn. It still gives me that performance feel.
I am reall impressed with the handling, though a bit more sluggish than my old fountain it really does carve a nice turn. It still gives me that performance feel.
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05-29-2007, 03:11 PM
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I have the 27" props on it now and they are just about perfect. I am running 40MPH @ 3800 RPM and tops out at 61.8. It hits 58 - 59 easy but the last couple of mph take a while getting the trim just right. this is with 1/2 tank of fuel full eisen glass up and 4 people on board. It 's running arround 5200 RPM and just touching the limiter warning.
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