353 Performance numbers
 

looking at a 1999 353 with 502mpi's 415hp...what king of numbers can be expected ? are these enuff power to push the boat ?

Re: 353 Performance numbers
 

I'm quite happy with my 496 HO boat.


expect 71-73 mph.

Re: 353 Performance numbers
 

I am getting 72-74 2006 353 sport with 496HO's real nice ride too.........wish I had a set of 700 SCi's :drink: Yuo should see low 70's

Re: 353 Performance numbers
 

A customer of mine has a 99.....he was told 72, claims his best has been 68. If he went out with low fuel and no gear then 72 might be possible.

Re: 353 Performance numbers
 

that does make sense as the 496's are just a little stronger and the standard X-dimension was raised on the 353 in 2000 I think.

So maybe just a couple slower than a newer 496 boat.

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I've got an 06 w/ HO's. Best I've seen is 71 w/around 1/2 tank of gas.

Although I got 62 out of it with 3/4 Tank, 11 People and 6 Cases of Beer!! :D :D

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Whats up duke!! I finally found you! Ben keeping an eye out since we met at lake cumberland. Hope all is well.

11 people 6 cases seems a little thin on the beer.

:drink:

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Whats up! That was a good party we had going down at 76 Falls! Been doing great, bummed boating season is about over. How about you?

11 People-6 Cases you got to give me a break that was for a 1 hr sunset cruise!! :D

Re: 353 Performance numbers
 

PICS? of your '06?



my '02 has run 73.5 and close to it 72 + or- many times with a full load of fuel and gear on 26's (see 353 prop thread)

It'll run over 70 every day of the week.

Re: 353 Performance numbers
 

keep that water tank down to 5-6 gallons always!

A full water tanks seems to negatively effect the boat more than a full fuel tank. No doubt 'cause it effects running angle.