power vs weight and speed question

Bad Girl · 07-08-2006, 11:23 AM

anyone running big power in a 42 with a heavy hull? what props and speed do you run? my boat is 12k lbs with fuel. twin 900's. I am working on a prop selection. anyone have a close setup?

I know the standard factory boats tend to weigh 3000 lbs less than the race hull I have.
thanks for any input.
Ken

Fanatic · 07-09-2006, 08:18 PM

There is 1994 obviously non stepped, 42 CS with twin 950's in the classified that runs a little north of 100 mph.

Bad Girl · 07-10-2006, 10:54 AM

FANATIC, Thanks for the info.

havasuhustler · 07-10-2006, 10:44 PM

I have a 2007 42' Lighting with Merc 850's with 6 blade Herring 37/17 top speed so far at fountain testing lake was 118mph ran 115 at Havasu last week at 5300 rpm. Hope this helps.

Bad Girl · 07-11-2006, 09:34 PM

Hav Hustler,
Do you know what your hull wieght is? Do you have a factory boat? thanks
BD

havasuhustler · 07-12-2006, 12:17 PM

BD
My hull weight is 10,300 without fuel. I have a fully loaded cabin underneath..vac flush, refrig, flat screen/dvd not a race hull..

Bad Girl · 07-18-2006, 10:17 AM

Hav Hustler,

what gear ratio and drives are you running? what performance does the herrings provide than a merc 4 blade with ultra lab finish? thanks for the help
BD