1986 242ls 260/alpha to BB/Bravo, have questions.
08-09-2018 | 11:36 AM
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I don’t think the boat should ever have come equipped with less that 400 hp. I had a stock 502 mag in mine before the new motor. Boat ran 50 on the primaries and 61 wide open in glassy water. Very fun and safe/stable. It’s the 500 ft/lbs. of torque that you will never regret. These boats are heavy and a 502 will push it around without breaking a sweat. The first time some Chaperal bow rider that weighs 3000 comes around you you’re going to kick your own ars for not putting in the ponies. JMO
08-09-2018 | 11:48 AM
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What do you know? You can barley break 80 mph in your 242!
I don’t think the boat should ever have come equipped with less that 400 hp. I had a stock 502 mag in mine before the new motor. Boat ran 50 on the primaries and 61 wide open in glassy water. Very fun and safe/stable. It’s the 500 ft/lbs. of torque that you will never regret. These boats are heavy and a 502 will push it around without breaking a sweat. The first time some Chaperal bow rider that weighs 3000 comes around you you’re going to kick your own ars for not putting in the ponies. JMO
