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jeffswav 07-28-2011 01:42 PM


Originally Posted by A.O. Razor (Post 3464054)
Two things.

Was that a GPS number. If so. What prop with what ratio in the drive @ what rpm are you running 66?

The best I've ever seen in a 25 is 67-68ish with a 496HO.

It is with boats as with props, engines ect. There is no doubt that every once in a while, there is one out of the mold that just works a bit better. Somtimes, these things just comes together, Really good prop, a good engine, the right hull, well, 70 might be possible. But something like 72 on a regular basis with a 425 hp motor? No way, I don't by it. And I don't consider a run with driver only, running on fumes no gear on a cold morning, with the wind in the back, down stream, sun in your azz, the stars alligned right ect. to be any good. It's a fun, but useless number. As soon as you put 2-3 ppl in the boat 3/4 tank of fuel, gear, food and drink ect, that number will change, and that is the everyday number.

Just sayin'

x2

jeffswav 07-28-2011 01:43 PM


Originally Posted by wreckedbikes (Post 3464269)
Yes it was on GPS, it was with 4 ppl. light load of fuel, i think its a 21 pitch 3 blade, bone stock 502 with a stock bravo 1, turning close to 5800 rpm.

All im saying is that a 25 outlaw with stock 496 will run 70, if this dynosaur 92 runs 66, with trim gauge not working.

I have yet to see one, the HO's I have seen all run about 67.

jeffswav 07-28-2011 01:44 PM


Originally Posted by A.O. Razor (Post 3464309)
What do you mean by stock 502? Turning 5800??! - does not sound stock at all. A standard '92 Merc MAG 502 405 hp is build to turn 4800-5000. Not saying it can't turn 5800 with a much too small prop, but it has no power at 5800. It sounds odd.

Also the 24 is faster than the 25.

x2

wreckedbikes 07-28-2011 06:03 PM

Just telling you what the tach is showing and what gps is saying. Definately wasnt aware of 24 outlaw being faster then 25 outlaw.

jeffswav 07-28-2011 07:36 PM


Originally Posted by wreckedbikes (Post 3464269)
Yes it was on GPS, it was with 4 ppl. light load of fuel, i think its a 21 pitch 3 blade, bone stock 502 with a stock bravo 1, turning close to 5800 rpm.

All im saying is that a 25 outlaw with stock 496 will run 70, if this dynosaur 92 runs 66, with trim gauge not working.

If your engine is stock you must mean 4800 not 5800. Do you have a 24' outlaw with a 502? It should run 66 no problem. Does not matter how old the boat is, set it up right and it will run.
This whole speed debate gets rediculous. Used to be everyone went by the "Dream O Meter" and called it good. Now people just lie about it. Knowone wants to be honest...................

wreckedbikes 07-28-2011 08:50 PM

I have no dog in this fight, just stating what i saw while on water. Yes it was 5800, next time im on it ill take a pic or a vid of gps and gauges.

Yes my boat is a 24 outlaw with 502

jeffswav 07-29-2011 08:39 AM


Originally Posted by wreckedbikes (Post 3464800)
I have no dog in this fight, just stating what i saw while on water. Yes it was 5800, next time im on it ill take a pic or a vid of gps and gauges.

Yes my boat is a 24 outlaw with 502

I think your tach must be off. Try to get ahold of a known good tach and compair the 2. Some of them have a pot on the back of them, some have 4,6,8 cly switch on the back. Just trying to help you out. You should be shooting for 5k.
I was just making a general statment about how people lie about how fast there boat is. :lolhit: Not really talking about anything you said.

wreckedbikes 07-29-2011 11:27 AM

Well the boat sold today lol, so i guess ill never know, which is fine with me haha


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