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01-07-2009 | 12:43 PM

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dba900

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How much power would it take to get one of these to run 70 or 75? There's one advertised locally with a 330 and a Bravo.
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David

01-07-2009 | 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dba900

How much power would it take to get one of these to run 70 or 75? There's one advertised locally with a 330 and a Bravo.
Thanks!
David

I would think 500 to 550 should get you there!!!!

01-08-2009 | 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cheez

looking at buying a 87 force 265. any bad things to watch out for on these boats? it has a 454 with 530 hours. how is the up keep on this and is it a good boat. paint is alittle faded but the interior is mint(no cracks or rips in it) looks like it just needs a good buff. let me know what i should be looking for on this. thanks.

I had a 87 265 and it was a awesome boat, handled the rough very well.. I had a 454mag with the alpha drive it had 200 hrs on it when I bought it and 800 on it when I sold it.. I ran the dog crap out of it and had absolutely 0 problems with the alpha drive.. I loved to run it hard in the rough water too.. Best laid out 26 foot boat on the water IMO.. too much room in th cockpit and it sleeps 4 with ease.. I could take 8 people out on any given day and have a blast..

Just get it surveyed before you pull the trigger, if it checks out 8 grand is a great buy on that boat!!!!!