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03-27-2016, 09:36 PM
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Yeah, my friend ordered that 2001 with a 502, then Formula called him and told him they wanted to switch it to the 496HO, according to that phone call their first switch from the 502 to the 496HO. Good deal for him with the closed cooling, no price change. But not sure it was propped perfect yet. It still was an awesome boat, but probably needed a tweak on the props.
03-28-2016, 05:57 AM
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03-28-2016, 09:38 PM
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If he knows what he is talking about he is saying...
"I doubt there is a 525 boat that won't run 80, no stretching necessary.
the 500 carb boats would universally run 77-78 and the 525's are a fair bit stronger than the rated HP #s would indicate."
to the other poster about the 496/425s.
I have posted a number of times the win with no sacrifices of OTB Bravo 26's on this package.
loaded boat planes easy with tab and 3K, bites quickly coming over and runs 72-73 @ 5k-5050 everyday with persons, fuel, and a plethora of other **** aboard.
everybody thinks big props are the answer to a moderately powered boat, of course having tunnel vision of the speedometer only. No they are not. They also fail to consider the typical everyday load, time to plane and minimum comfortable planning/cruising speed.
The correct RPM "on the power" for the load is the answer and will net you the best overall performance.
I once had a pig 496/425 353 myself. Horrible out of the hole, no acceleration, wouldn't stay on plane/stay bit much under 40, and struggle to run 70 at 4700.
Yea, fixed all that, quickly, many years ago.
"I doubt there is a 525 boat that won't run 80, no stretching necessary.
the 500 carb boats would universally run 77-78 and the 525's are a fair bit stronger than the rated HP #s would indicate."
to the other poster about the 496/425s.
I have posted a number of times the win with no sacrifices of OTB Bravo 26's on this package.
loaded boat planes easy with tab and 3K, bites quickly coming over and runs 72-73 @ 5k-5050 everyday with persons, fuel, and a plethora of other **** aboard.
everybody thinks big props are the answer to a moderately powered boat, of course having tunnel vision of the speedometer only. No they are not. They also fail to consider the typical everyday load, time to plane and minimum comfortable planning/cruising speed.
The correct RPM "on the power" for the load is the answer and will net you the best overall performance.
I once had a pig 496/425 353 myself. Horrible out of the hole, no acceleration, wouldn't stay on plane/stay bit much under 40, and struggle to run 70 at 4700.
Yea, fixed all that, quickly, many years ago.
03-28-2016, 10:51 PM
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Of the 3 353's i personally know, 1 has 502 mag mpi', the other 2 have 496 mag ho's. The 502 boat is at 70-71, one 496 boat is at 72-73, and the other is 74-76. None of them complain of a lack of power.
03-29-2016, 08:44 AM
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03-29-2016, 07:35 PM
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