Consider buying a 502 for my 242SS
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Really?? That's really good to know.. How high do you trim your outdrive? I'm wondering it I'm not bringing the outdrive up far enough..
Is that was a 3-blade or a 4-blade??
I will be taking the boat out 1 more time before winterizing it, and hopefully I'll be able to play with it some more..
edit: just saw you said it was a 4 blade.. What was your top speed??
Is that was a 3-blade or a 4-blade??
I will be taking the boat out 1 more time before winterizing it, and hopefully I'll be able to play with it some more..
edit: just saw you said it was a 4 blade.. What was your top speed??
Last edited by AdoubleU; 09-26-2011 at 07:04 PM. Reason: grammatical error
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A guy I know in Sweden has upgraded his 242LS to a 496 HO Bravo1 1:65 prop bravo1 28 pich. Top end so far 64,8 mph GPS, not to bad. This is veryfied GPS numbers 420 hp at the prop. Allmost 100 hp more, should at least make 5 mph more???
I am going to inspect the mentioned engine wednesday or thursday
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That's awesome!! Make sure you take some pics!!
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:-)
I will for sure take some photos
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The Merc 502 in my 223SS fits just fine although there was some modification needed. Height is the biggest concern as I needed to cut out and reinforce the underside of the engine hatch. Wholley worth it though. My boat cruises nicely at 2600-2800 RPMs just loafing along then kablam I'm doing 65 in matter of seconds.
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Well finaly decided to buy this engine :-)
It is suppose to be aprox 560 hp with the the Stelling
Big Tubes on, but I have to take them off :-(
No Space for thos in the 242SS
What exhaust system should I buy?? Yes I am going to keep the Silent Thunder Plattform.
It is suppose to be aprox 560 hp with the the Stelling
Big Tubes on, but I have to take them off :-(
No Space for thos in the 242SS
What exhaust system should I buy?? Yes I am going to keep the Silent Thunder Plattform.