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I was told by a pretty reliable source (RF3) that 900hp will put you right at 100mph in a stepped hull 29 Fountain. I would say this is with all of the stars aligned. My set up is in the very early stages. I basically just dropped the engine in and put my outdrive on. I pulled the power and drive from my 97 Checkmate 242. I picked up 5mph on the Fountain over the Checkmate. I feel certain that there is a lot more (3-6 mph) to be had with proper setup and optimal conditions. I am running mid 90s on an engine that dynoed 879hp and 835 ftlb tq. Normally aspirated.
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I was told by a pretty reliable source (RF3) that 900hp will put you right at 100mph in a stepped hull 29 Fountain. I would say this is with all of the stars aligned. My set up is in the very early stages. I basically just dropped the engine in and put my outdrive on. I pulled the power and drive from my 97 Checkmate 242. I picked up 5mph on the Fountain over the Checkmate. I feel certain that there is a lot more (3-6 mph) to be had with proper setup and optimal conditions. I am running mid 90s on an engine that dynoed 879hp and 835 ftlb tq. Normally aspirated.
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It was on a lake with no traffic and only a slight wind chop. It had no signs of ill handling whatsoever. Now.. I have been going mid eighties and hit some odd waves to the point that I backed out of it. With this being said.. I will choose my water carefully until I am more familiar with how it acts in those situation. Lenn
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