292 Fastech What to look for when buying?
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I am determined to get my pig out of the hole faster this year. The plans are to make ventilation tubes to get some slip in the props while they are getting up on plane. If that doesn't pan out then it will be off to bblades to have the props drilled for vent holes. I love this boat but hate when I have people in the back seat and I have to plow water until it gets on plane.
I know the idea will work because I tested it with small tubes and compressed air last season.
I know the idea will work because I tested it with small tubes and compressed air last season.
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Gbuttion, Here are a couple pics. They are mounted 1/2 inch above the bottom and 1 inch from the bottom edge of the molded swim platform. Let me know if you need any other info.
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We do most of our boating on the Mississippi River, and it can be pretty fun with large cruisers and barges building some big waves against the current. One thing I like to do at times is run fast in rough water. When running 60+ mph with the Bennett's I always felt they were not helping much and the 292 could get out of shape pretty quick. THIS is the reason I decided to give the K-Planes a try. I couldn't have been happier the first time running in rough water. I said before, my wife actually commented to me that she couldn't believe the difference and was actually GLAD I spent the money on this upgrade. Just sharing my experience. Good luck!
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My boat has 377s. Basically new with only a few hours on them. We sea trialed and noticed that the tabs rally helped getting on plane...bet were not required. The props are straight from Formula....labbed bravo 28pwith vent holes drilled in them. The dealer has a lot of experience with performance boats and called Formula to get their ok. So, I can say that Formula delivered a new boat(has never been titled or sold) to me with the props vented.
Going to be a while before I get it on the water again, but am looking to learn and optimize the package. I cannot say enough about the fit and finish of this boat...they are great. Not a lot of storage compared to my previous Powerquest, but it will do, as it has a lot of other good qualities.
Going to be a while before I get it on the water again, but am looking to learn and optimize the package. I cannot say enough about the fit and finish of this boat...they are great. Not a lot of storage compared to my previous Powerquest, but it will do, as it has a lot of other good qualities.
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Anyone ever removed, or know how to remove the rails on the bow and stern. Thinking about power coating them as well, thoughts....??
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I had a 2007 292 that I sold n 2009, but I had same issue with it getting on plane. I installed Stainless Marine exhaust and it came on plane a couple seconds sooner. I think it was because with the new exhaust systems it weighed 160 pounds less in the rear.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSbp8QIKNBA
And it sounded much better too!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSbp8QIKNBA
And it sounded much better too!
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I had a 2007 292 that I sold n 2009, but I had same issue with it getting on plane. I installed Stainless Marine exhaust and it came on plane a couple seconds sooner. I think it was because with the new exhaust systems it weighed 160 pounds less in the rear.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSbp8QIKNBA
And it sounded much better too!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSbp8QIKNBA
And it sounded much better too!