342 Boss speeds with 500 EFIs ??

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09-20-2010 | 08:13 PM

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Keith Atlanta

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Originally Posted by Anchorman

Looks sharp. I would like to see that boat do 80 GPS though. has alot of the extras that slow the boat down just enough. But hey what is 1-2 miles per hour? The difference between being in front or wishin you were

Yeah, he also shows a picture of a speedo at 78 and says IMCO boxes but they are clearly Stellings boxes.

78 MPH for that boat - Im telling ya

My 342 completely stripped (no fridge or microwave with no junk in the cuddy) with a high X (boxes at 3.75 inch) props turning in and 1/4 tank gas with about about 450HP maybe 460HP did 76-77 MPH.

09-20-2010 | 08:59 PM

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From: Northern, KY (Cincinnati) Lake St Clair, MI Norris Lake, TN

67.6 (GPS app on phone) is the best I have gotten in mine but I've only had about one hour of seat time. 502s, genset, 3/4 fuel, 3 people. It's under propped. 23" 3 blade Mirages are bumping the rev limiter. With deeper X on the older Bajas I think 25 3 blades will do me good and have me flirting with 70.

09-20-2010 | 09:15 PM

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Keith Atlanta

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Originally Posted by Baja_302

Dont run so much fuel. If your genset is behind the seat, your fuel is int he middle of the boat. If you get them labbed by BBlades, he will help you get more of the hull out of the water.

09-20-2010 | 09:17 PM

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Came with that much fuel in it. Just got the boat. Yes, genny is in the bilge.

09-20-2010 | 10:56 PM

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Try 24's labbed or stock to find out where you are...4 blades might shave a few mph but with a heavy boat they work alot better to get the hull up faster..

09-21-2010 | 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by verbi69

If any of you guys know of any 342's that have 500's in it and the owner is thinking of selling, please let me know.
I know of the 2000 with the funky painted outdrives already, but most listed on the net have 454's or 502 mpi's.
Thanks,
Mike
PS: Black, grey, silver, red colour combo would be my preference....

Got a super clean low hour 99 342 with 502s for sale if interested.

09-21-2010 | 09:18 AM

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Got a super clean low hour 99 342 with 502s for sale if interested.

Mike are you getting out too?

09-21-2010 | 09:35 AM

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Please send me info @ [email protected] or [email protected]
I really want a 78-80 mph boat though.

09-21-2010 | 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Irishtornado

Try 24's labbed or stock to find out where you are...4 blades might shave a few mph but with a heavy boat they work alot better to get the hull up faster..

Hey Irish,

I was really shocked at how fast it pops up on plane. I'm looking for both. I figure the 4 blades will give me a little better mid range. I thought I'd probably be able to find the 25" 3 blades cheaper since they're not as cool anymone.