Checkmate speeds
#101
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From: JUPITER, FL
New top speed for my 21' Pulsare long deck/Merc 225Xri. Ran the Lock Park Canal west towards Lake Okeechobee last sunday in fresh water, 70+ degrees, 30+ gallons of gas, two adults, 13.5" of setback, Trophy Plus 26 at a speed of 77.0 MPH on my Garmin handheld GPS!!! Not bad for a stock fishing motor!!!
Here's a quick video from the Jupiter Sandbar:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEaIGav6DqY
Here's a quick video from the Jupiter Sandbar:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEaIGav6DqY
Last edited by JUPITER PULSARE; 03-28-2009 at 04:59 PM.
#103
97 253 Custom 496 R-tech Procharged 825 Hp burried the 90 mph gps speedo yesterday with more to go! Xr drive w/28 Bravo 1. Imco hd helmut, gimbal, and full hyd. steering. Hull handled speed very well and I was in some chop too! I gotta get my mech. actuator to get her all dialed in now.(and a bigger speedometer.)
#104
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From: Bird Nest
97 253 Custom 496 R-tech Procharged 825 Hp burried the 90 mph gps speedo yesterday with more to go! Xr drive w/28 Bravo 1. Imco hd helmut, gimbal, and full hyd. steering. Hull handled speed very well and I was in some chop too! I gotta get my mech. actuator to get her all dialed in now.(and a bigger speedometer.)
#105
1.50 is the ratio. I am not sure on the rpms. The engine will turn 6200 before hitting the rev limiter. I was so excited I did'nt see the rpms. I will make some more runs this weekend and get more info.
#108
6100 rpm @ 90 something mph. Will have new speedo soon unless I can get my neighbors' handheld gps this weekend. Freakin thing sounds like a jet at full throttle. I just hope everything stays together this season.(XR) This project really put me in the poor house! I will keep you guys posted.
#109
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From: BERLIN, OHIO
I know this thread is getting old but lets hear some more numbers! I have an update to mine, last year I ran 85mph with a 30p bravo, I just sent it out to cutting edge propellers to be labbed, hoping to break into the high 80's.


